To the Moon and Back

About the Book

This book relates the adventures of three young boys who accidentally take a trip to the moon in a spaceship designed by a scientist in a small village in North India. The book is educational as it tells the readers a lot about the moon, space travel, and phenomena such as gravity. For readers from other countries, this storybook is also an introduction to Indian religious festivals and Hindu mythology.

About the Author

The author is a long time science editor and IT journalist who likes to read science fiction. The current book is a science fiction manuscript aimed at teen readers. The book draws inspiration from the times she was a science teacher in Delhi in the 1990s. The author is interested in the environment and caring for the earth. She is currently in Bangalore and is interested in animal welfare.