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Description
This brief biography highlights some important events in the life of Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into history, aviation, or just strong people who did brave things, this is a great little pick. Mortensen tells Amelia's story in a way that feels accessible for early readers while still giving them real stuff to think about like how Amelia didn't let anyone tell her she couldn't do something just because she was a girl. It's a quick read at under 1,000 words, so even reluctant readers can power through it and feel proud of finishing. The book touches on both the excitement of her flights and the mystery of her disappearance, which might spark some good questions from curious kids. Parents should know it covers her final flight in a kid-friendly way without being scary, just acknowledging that she never came back. If your young reader loves this, they'd probably also enjoy "The Wright Brothers" by the same author for more aviation pioneers.