Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space

For the history buff. In his 2024 Kirkus Prize-winning narrative, Higginbotham provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and after the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, which killed all seven people on board. Witnessed by millions on TV, it was a history-defining tragedy and yet much of what happened that day was obscured or forgotten. Higginbotham introduces us to the seven members of the crew, along with others who played an important role, be they whistleblowers, engineers, or those who ignored the warning signs. This is important and engaging reading for those who wish to better understand one of the defining events of a generation.