... never work in the mine. Inspired by the launch of the Russian satellite, Sputnik, and the famous Dr. Werner Von Braun, Homer and his three friends, Quentin, Roy Lee, and O"Dell, built their own little version of Cape Canaveral along with the rockets. But there was always something standing in the way of their success. The "Rocket Boys" were arrested after ... ...

• Word Count: 324
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

... friends would build a real rocket in Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia. He knew that it was a group effort to build a rocket. For that purpose, he gathered his friends Roy Lee, O"Dell, and Sherman around him. Their first attempt was a failure but it didn't stop Sonny and his friends. Though it was not easy to get the necessities that they need for ... ...

• Word Count: 1011
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School