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Steve Altier was born in a small town in central Pennsylvania. Aka “Lizardville” He currently lives in the Tampa Bay Metro area with his wife. Steve has four daughters and three loving cats.
He enjoys writing, reading, bowling, and spending time at amusement parks. He loves to travel, take trips to the beach, or just laying around the pool spending time with family and friends. With his vivid imagination, he enjoys writing YA and MG children's stories.
Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox by Steve Altier is a children’s short story about fantasy, adventure and imagination. Brother and sister, Maddox and Gabby, have a strong desire to take a trip into space. Through a connection of their grandfather, Maddox and Gabby were accepted into C.A.P, the Children’s Astronaut Program. C.A.P. is a prestigious children's space program where only a few children are accepted. As Maddox and Gabby take the trip of a lifetime, the adventure never stops. Along their journey into space on Starship I, Lieutenant Lenny and the Command Center appear to have lost the whereabouts of their guests, Maddox and Gabby, as they propel into space. The children wonder what has gone wrong and must use their wits to stay safe until their circumstances change.
Children will enjoy reading Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox by Steve Altier just as I did. As you read, you will feel like you are a part of the story and are able to take a journey into space with them. It was a joy being introduced to the cast of characters from Lieutenant Lenny, the Commander, and Sparks, to a host of others that make reading Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox so engaging and entertaining. Will the dream of a lifetime turn into a disaster for Maddox and Gabby? Will the children be located and returned back to Earth? To find out, get your own copy of Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox by Steve Altier.
