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Daring Amelia
[Penguin Young Readers Level 3]
Soar to new heights with the story of the world's most famous female pilot, Amelia Earhart!
Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and even built a roller coaster in her backyard! And the adventures continued as she grew up. She took flying lessons and was soon performing stunts in the sky. Then she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! Still, she wanted to achieve more. So Amelia set out to fly around the world. She took off and made stops in several countries. But tragedy struck when she was unable to find the small island she needed to land on in the Pacific Ocean. Despite rescue efforts, she was never found. But Amelia Earhart is still remembered today as a daring explorer who loved to fly.
Soar to new heights with the story of the world's most famous female pilot, Amelia Earhart!
Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and even built a roller coaster in her backyard! And the adventures continued as she grew up. She took flying lessons and was soon performing stunts in the sky. Then she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! Still, she wanted to achieve more. So Amelia set out to fly around the world. She took off and made stops in several countries. But tragedy struck when she was unable to find the small island she needed to land on in the Pacific Ocean. Despite rescue efforts, she was never found. But Amelia Earhart is still remembered today as a daring explorer who loved to fly.
48 pages, Paperback
Published November 8, 2016
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About the author
Barbara Lowell
44 books25 followersBarbara Lowell is the author of Sparky & Spike: Charles Schulz and the Wildest, Smartest Dog Ever; Daring Amelia; Alexander Hamilton American Hero and more books for children including: My Mastodon (Spring 2020) and Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank and the Hiding Place (Spring 2021)
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June 5, 2017
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This review is based upon a copy won through the Goodreads First Reads program.
This review is based upon a copy won through the Goodreads First Reads program.
November 15, 2016
Interesting background I didn't know. Though it is an early reader, the ending felt abrupt.
March 10, 2021
3.5 stars
May 6, 2017
An excellent approach to learning even more about Amelia and a fun way to discuss history with the young people in my family. The illustrations enhanced the entire discussion and experience.
Based on a five-star rating, I give it five stars!
1) Buy from the author in the future? Yes
2) Did it keep me intrigued? Yes
3) Story line adventurous, mysterious, and believable? Yes
4) Would I recommend to a family member/friend? Yes
5) Did my idea of the book based on the cover remain the same after I read the book? Yes. As soon as I saw the cover art, I smiled; It is the book.
Based on a five-star rating, I give it five stars!
1) Buy from the author in the future? Yes
2) Did it keep me intrigued? Yes
3) Story line adventurous, mysterious, and believable? Yes
4) Would I recommend to a family member/friend? Yes
5) Did my idea of the book based on the cover remain the same after I read the book? Yes. As soon as I saw the cover art, I smiled; It is the book.
September 28, 2019
This is a great autobiography that teaches children about Amelia Earhart.
January 21, 2022
I really liked this book! I thought it was a great description of Amelia’s life for young readers.
May 2, 2017
megan spring reading 2017, children's book, leveled reader, easy reader, penguin young readers level 3, biography, nonfiction, non-fiction, amelia earhart, second grade, third grade,
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