--- product_id: 1607825 title: "October Sky (The Coalwood Series #1)" brand: "homer hickam" price: "HK$160" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1607825-october-sky-the-coalwood-series-1 store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # October Sky (The Coalwood Series #1) **Brand:** homer hickam **Price:** HK$160 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** October Sky (The Coalwood Series #1) by homer hickam - **How much does it cost?** HK$160 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1607825-october-sky-the-coalwood-series-1) ## Best For - homer hickam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted homer hickam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description It was 1957, the year Sputnik raced across the Appalachian sky, and the small town of Coalwood, West Virginia, was slowly dying. Faced with an uncertain future, Sonny Hickam (aka Homer Hickam, Jr.) nurtured a dream: to learn how to build a rocket so he could work in the space business. The introspective son of Homer Hickam, the mine superintendent, and Elsie Lavender Hickam, a woman determined to get her sons out of Coalwood forever, Sonny gathered in five other boys and convinced them to help him. Along the way, the boys learn not only how to turn scraps of metal into sophisticated rockets but manage to give the people of Coalwood hope that the future will be brighter, at least for their children. As Sonny's parents fight in different ways to save their sons, and the people of Coalwood come together to help their Rocket Boys, Sonny and the Big Creek Missile Agency light up the sky with their flaming projectiles and dreams of glory. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 0440235502 | | Book 1 Of 3 | Coalwood | | Dimensions | 4.06 x 1.07 x 6.76 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | Isbn 10 | 9780440235507 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0440235507 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 448 pages | | Publication Date | February 16, 1999 | | Publisher | Dell | ## Images ![October Sky (The Coalwood Series #1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NphWAZNAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific Book......Part Of A Tradition *by on Reviewed in the United States October 31, 2009* I decided to pick up Rocket Boys after seeing "October Sky" with my son. October Sky, (OS) is one of the movies that was included as part of a tradition my son and I had started when he was a youngin', and still continuing today. October Sky is what I refer to as a "Dad" movie, or any movie that was either about, or included a sub plot that reflected a relationship between a father and his son. Anyone that has seen OS knows that this wonderful movie very much accomplishes that prerequisite. Other examples over the years included "Field of Dreams", "Road To Perdition" and "The Fighting Sullivans". Although my son is all grown up now, we still try to get together on occasion whenever a new Dad movie either comes along, or is discovered. I really don't expect him to make a point in his life anymore to seek out and secure every one there is available. I am happy that he at least remembers it, and joins me on watching one with me every once in a while.Reading any book together that inspired the Dad movies has not ever been part of the tradition, (that one is mine alone). And Rocket Boys (RB) is no exception. I bought RB after seeing OS, for I was very much interested in seeing just what liberties were taken with the theatrical version. Not only that, but I was also so fascinated with this truly amazing real life story, that I couldn't wait to read all the furthur details of Homer Hickam and the rocket boys life and times. I really do not want this to be just another review where I talk about Hickam's writing style, his portrayal of characters, or the differences between his book, and the movie. Let it suffice that if you loved OS and just felt at the end of it that you wished it could have just continued on a while longer, than Rocket Boys is something you should definitely take the time to read. Basically it follows the movie very well, except like any book that inspires a movie version, there is a tremendous amount of more, and greater detail about everything. Hickam's home life, the relationship with his brother, and girls, his trials and tribulations with designing and building his rocket, along with the true story of his trip to the science fair finals. If everything that is in the book was included in the movie, it would have been at least twice as long as it was. Which for those of us that loved the movie, would have been just fine.If you are someone that is fortunate enough to have a tradition such as mine, or are just someone that loved October Sky for just the wonderful, heart warming, intricate portrayal that it was, I urge you to pick up a copy of Rocket Boys. The last thing this true story is, is one of those books that is so different from the movie that you will find yourself disappointed. It will not in any way portray anything that you are not already familiar with, transport you to a different place, or introduce you to any new characters that will leave you abandoned from what the movies visuals instilled in you. It is basically October Sky, the complete story. Highly recommended... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story *by on Reviewed in the United States June 9, 2026* Great story of a boy who came from less than ideal circumstances, and made something of himself. He persevered in the face of difficulties and didn't take no for an answer. He wove in family and community interactions that helped encourage him and highlighted teachers who encouraged him throughout his life. Loved this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meh *by on Reviewed in the United States August 9, 2026* Good book, I was forced to read it through school, but it wasn’t bad --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1607825-october-sky-the-coalwood-series-1](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1607825-october-sky-the-coalwood-series-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*