Synopsis
The second book in the American Heroes series explores the life of Amelia Earhart—from young thrill-seeker to adventurer, aviator, and role model.
Sally J. K. Davies - Children's Literature
Amelia Earhart truly was a real life superhero. Although she is mostly remembered as being the first female to cross the Atlantic in an airplane, she did far more dazzling feats as a pilot in her own right. She was brave, beautiful, and a legend even in her own time. In the spirit of comic book heroes like Superman, Free in the Skies gives us a look at Amelia's life done with comic book style illustrations and text but with a hard cover book format. Young readers and reluctant readers will thrill at all the daring adventures that Amelia experiences in her life. This book is a fast paced, action packed account of Amelia Earhart's amazing life. 2003, Silver Whistle/Harcourt Books, Ages 8 to 12.