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Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride

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Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of probably the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the actual story of a thrilling night when they made history together!

On a brisk and cloudless evening in April 1933, Amelia and Eleanor did the unprecedented: They stole away from a White House dinner, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport jet, and took off on a glorious adventure–even as still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns!

This picture book tour de force celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in the name of fulfillment, conviction, and fun. Soaring text, inspired by the known facts of this event, and breathtaking drawings ask readers to dream dreams as big as Amelia and Eleanor’s.

On a clear April evening in 1933, two outspoken and strong-minded friends slipped away from a formal dinner party to have somewhat unconventional fun. What made this event remarkable was once that the two were Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt, dining on the White House; their entertainment of choice was once to fly an airplane on a loop from Washington D.C. to Baltimore. Pooh-poohing Secret Service agents’ concerns that this activity hadn’t been “approved,” the celebrated aviator and the First Lady stole away before dessert was once served, and took to the sky.

Inspired by the actual facts of this little-known event, in response to diaries, book transcripts, and newspaper accounts, Pam Munoz Ryan brings the thrilling evening to life as if she had been on that plane herself. Emphasizing the mettle and independent spirits of the two women, Ryan presents a pair of pioneering social and political activists any woman–or man–even these days would be proud to claim as role models. An creator’s note gives some intriguing background information on these two exceptional women. Award-winning illustrator Brian Selznick lived in Washington D.C. even as researching the graphite and colored pencil drawings for this book, which come with authentic wallpaper and china patterns. (Ages 6 to 10) –Emilie Coulter

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