Fly Girls
The Daring American Women Pilots Who Helped Win WWII
$25.06
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2019
Summary
“A truly inspiring read.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A solid account of women’s contributions as aviators during World War II.” *—Kirkus Reviews*
In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of female fighter pilots who answered their country’s call in its time of need during World War II.
At the height of World War …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534404113 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1534404112 |
| Author: | P. O’Connell Pearson |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2019 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 156mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
”[An] often thrilling tribute to these aviation heroes.”
”[A]n adventurous and tumultuous account. A solid account of women’s contributions as aviators during World War II.” * Kirkus Reviews *
”[An] often thrilling tribute to these aviation heroes.” * Publishers Weekly *
About The Author
P. O’Connell Pearson
P. O’Connell Pearson has always taught history—first in the high school classroom and then as a curriculum writer and editor across grade levels. Ready to share her enthusiasm for stories of the past in a new way, she earned an MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University and now writes narrative nonfiction for ages ten and up. Her books have received recognition from Bank Street, NCSS, the New-York Historical Society, Arizona Library Association, and more. When Pearson is not writing about history, she can often be found talking about history as a volunteer with the National Park Service in Washington, DC.
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