Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H, Jr
Rocket Boys (also known as October Sky) is the first memoir in a series of three, by Homer Hickam, Jr. It is a story of growing up in a mining town, and a boy's pursuit of amateur rocketry in a pure company mining town. It won the W.D. Weatherford Award in 1998, the year of its release. Today, it is one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. It is also studied in many school systems around the world.
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Rocket Boys: A Memoir.
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr
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- Inanna Rare Books Ltd.
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- 1998
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1998. Advance Uncorrected Proof. New York, Delacorte Press / Bantam Doubleday, 1998. 15.5 x 23.5cm. 378 pages. Original softcover in protective sleeve. Excellent condition, as new. Looking back after a distinguished NASA career that fulfilled his boyhood ambition, Hickam shares the story of his youth, taking readers into the life of the little mining town and the boys who… Read more
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Rocket Boys: A Memoir
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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- 1998
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New York: Delacorte Press, 1998. Ninth Printing. Hardcover. Very good/very good. 368 pages Large sticky areas inside front flyleaf (partially covered with white paper). Presentation copy inscribed and signed by author. The author grew up in the coal-mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia, and became a NASA engineer.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam Jr., homer H.
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- 2000
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Delta. Collectible - Good. 2000. First Printing. Soft Cover. (M143) .
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Rocket Boys : A Memoir
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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- 1998
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1998. Book. Good. Soft Card. book is on a slant, otherwise unread. All of our books are in the shop, and are 'real' books. We try to post the same day as the order. Descriptions are conservative. Postage rates may be lower than ABE estimate, please use Ask Bookseller a Question to confirm availability and postage cost, use [Ask Bookseller… Read more
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Rocket Boys: A Memoir (The Coalwood Series #1)
by Homer H. Hickam Jr
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Jr., Homer H.
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- 2008
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Recordeed Books, 2008. Book. Very Good. Audio CDs. Ex-library copy in a plastic library case. 12 audio CDs Unabridged. space.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr
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- 1998
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New York: Delacorte Press. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. Wraps, advance reading copy wrapped in high-tech silver paper with circular sticker and advertising label affixed as issued. The wrapping has been opened at the book's fore-edge, and the book remains in the wrapping. Usually found without the wrapping.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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ROCKET BOYS - A Memoir
by Hickam, Homer H. Jr.
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- 1998
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- First Edition
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New York: Delacorte Press, 1998. 364 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. The Contents are: Coalwood; Sputnik; Mom; The Football Fathers; Quentin; Mr Bykovski; Cape Coalwood; Construction of the Cape; Jake Mosby; Miss Riley; Rocket Candy; The Machinists; The Rocket Book; The Pillar Explosion; The… Read more
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ROCKET BOYS: A Memoir
by Hickam, Homer H. Jr.
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- 1998
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New York: Delacorte Press, 1998. (1998), 368pp, complimentary copy from the Governor of West Virginia, light soiling to pg edges, light shelfwear to cover, slight rubbing & edgewear to dj.. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Very Good -.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer
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Rocket Boys
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Rocket Boys : A Memoir
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr
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Cengage Gale. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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ROCKET BOYS: A MEMOIR
by HICKAM, HOMER H., JR.
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- 2000
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- VG IN WRAPS. PAGES CLEAN & TIGHT. Pages: 368.
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NEW YORK: DELTA / DELL PUBLISHING. VG IN WRAPS. PAGES CLEAN & TIGHT. Pages: 368. . 2000. LATER PRINTING. TRADE PAPERBACK..
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ROCKET BOYS: HOMER N'AVAIT PAS TRES ENVIE DE FINIR A LA MINE COMME SON PERE. QUAND LES RUSSES
by HICKAM H HOMER JR
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- 2013
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- Good
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EDITEUR GLOBE, 2013. Paperback. Good. Former library book. Slightly creased cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer
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Rocket Boys
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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- 1999
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Cengage Gale, 1999. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket… Read more
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Rocket Boys : A True Story
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr
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Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Rocket Boys: a Memoir
by Homer H., Jr. Hickam
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- The Yard Sale Store
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- 1998
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- Good
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£5.35
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Simon & Schuster Audio, 1998. 4 RELIABLE audio cassettes withdrawn from the video library in the hard clamshell video case. Some shelf wear and video library marking to the box and the cassettes. The audio tapes are sturdy and presentable. All tapes are tested for clarity. Enjoy this audio performance!. Audio Book. Good.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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- 1998
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Random House Publishing Group, 1998. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Rocket Boys
by Homer Hickam
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Rocket Boys
by Homer Hickam
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- 1998
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Rocket Boys
by Homer Hickam
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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- 2000
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr.
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Rocket Boys
by Hickam, Homer H., Jr
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Rocket Boys
by Homer H., Jr. Hickam
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- Glading Hill Emporium
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- 2000
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2000. Paperback. VERY_GOOD. 2000 Paperback VERY_GOOD Very Good Paperback Book Ex-Library with Library marks, otherwise unmarked Some wear to cover from handlingGood Reading Copy I will mail your book the next business day after I receive your order SAS4
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Rocket Boys
by Homer H. Hickam Jr.
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[ Edition: Reprint ]. Good Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: SOME ] Publisher: Delta Pub Date: 1/11/2000 Binding: Paperback Pages: 368
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by Homer H. Hickam Jr.
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[ Edition: Reprint ]. Good Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Publisher: Delta Pub Date: 1/11/2000 Binding: Paperback Pages: 368
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