Win One of Six Copies of Shooting for the Stars published by O'Brien

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Come with me on a journey to the stars!

Dr Norah Patten is on a mission to be the first Irish person in space in 2026. Here, she tells us about herself, all about space and the life of an astronaut: What is the solar system? How do astronauts travel to space? What do they eat up there? How do they go to the toilet?! Where will astronauts go next? And most importantly … how can you get there too?

Follow Norah as she brings us on a journey high above the earth and into space. Learn about the wonders of space travel, astronaut training and life without gravity.

A fun and fascinating book all about space and becoming an astronaut – and about following your dreams - no matter how big.

Winner, An Post Irish Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year (Senior) 

All you have to do is answer the following question:

Who is on a mission to be the first Irish person in space?

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