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Soar, Elinor!

Soar, Elinor!

Published in
2010
4.23
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Description

Elinor Smith was six when she first went for a ride in a rickety "flying machine," and she was just sixteen when she earned her aviation license in 1928. But not everyone thought that girls should fly. When male pilots and newspapermen mocked her, Elinor decided to perform an aerial maneuver they thought was impossible: flying under all four bridges that span New York City's East River. Gorgeous sweeping illustrations by François Roca show how Elinor pulled off this risky feat skillfully and with style.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Learn about a pioneering female aviator
  • Be inspired by Elinor Smith's determination and achievements
  • Understand the historical context of aviation in the 1920s
  • Explore themes of courage and perseverance