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Flying Solo
How Ruth Elder Soared into America's Heart
By Cummins, Julie
- ISBN
- 978-1-59643-509-4
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook
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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2013
Before there was Amelia Earhart, there was Ruth Elder, "a beauty queen with a sparkling personality, a smile as bright as a toothpaste ad, and plenty of pluck." In 1927, inspired by aviator Charles Lindbergh's feats and with a mere five months of training, Elder took off in the American Girl for Paris. When the plane malfunctioned and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, Elder (after her dramatic rescue) became a celebrit...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013 | Biographies
In 1927, inspired by Charles Lindbergh, Elder took off in the <i>American Girl</i> for Paris. When the plane crashed into the Atlantic, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
