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Macmillan Children's Book

Flying Solo

How Ruth Elder Soared into America's Heart

Author: Julie Cummins, illustrated by Malene R. Laugesen

Flying Solo

Flying Solo

$11.99

About This Book

In 1927, airplanes were a thrilling but dangerous novelty. Most people, men and women, believed that a woman belonged in the kitchen and not in a cockpit. One woman, Ruth Elder, set out...

Page Count
32
On Sale
07/23/2013
Age Range
6-9

Book Details

In 1927, airplanes were a thrilling but dangerous novelty. Most people, men and women, believed that a woman belonged in the kitchen and not in a cockpit. One woman, Ruth Elder, set out to prove them wrong by flying across the Atlantic Ocean. Ruth didn't make it, crashing spectacularly, but she flew right into the spotlight and America's heart. This is the story of a remarkable woman who chased her dreams with grit and determination, and whose appetite for adventure helped pave the way for future generations of female flyers.

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781466844582

About the Creators

Flying Solo

Flying Solo

$11.99