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The Family That Tried to Build a Rocket

Children's Literature

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Fairy Tales and Folklore

The Family That Tried to Build a Rocket

The Family That Tried to Build a Rocket

Length3h 41m

About this audiobook

In The Family That Tried to Build a Rocket, a quirky family embarks on a hilariously misguided adventure to explore space—all from the comfort of their own backyard. With mismatched parts, laugh-out-loud mistakes, and more than a few rocket malfunctions, they learn that teamwork, imagination, and perseverance are just as important as the destination. Whether they're building the rocket, designing the blueprint, or dealing with their mischievous dog, this family’s chaotic but heartwarming journey shows that the best adventures often happen when you least expect them. Full of silly fails, unexpected success, and fun family bonding, this story will have readers of all ages laughing out loud while reminding them that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.

Audiobook details

GenreChildren's Literature, Fairy Tales and Folklore

Length3 hrs 41 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateAug 16, 2025

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter 1: The Big Dream

14Chapter 14: The Launchpad Fiasco

2Chapter 2: Mismatched Parts

15Chapter 15: Reaching for the Stars

3Chapter 3: The Blueprints

16Chapter 16: The Unexpected Launch

4Chapter 4: The Great Backyard Cleanup

17Chapter 17: The Journey Beyond

5Chapter 5: Shopping for Rocket Fuel

18Chapter 18: The Project That Never Was

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6Chapter 6: The Engine Dilemma

19Chapter 19: The Uncharted Path

7Chapter 7: The First Test Run

20Chapter 20: The Infinite Possibilities

8Chapter 8: Disaster Strikes

21Chapter 21: The Challenge

9Chapter 9: Family Bonding

22Chapter 22: The Unfinished Road

10Chapter 10: The Rocket Gets Stuck

23Chapter 23: The Road Less Traveled

11Chapter 11: The Rocket's New Look

24Chapter 24: The Forgotten Road

12Chapter 12: The Great Rocket Debate

25Chapter 25: The Quiet Revolution

13Chapter 13: The Final Countdown

26THE END

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