Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan · Illustrated by Brian Selznick

Two iconic women defy convention for a daring night flight adventure.

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40 pages· 1,176 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD750L

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Bookroo's summary

In April 1933, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt escape a White House dinner for an unprecedented adventure. Clad in evening gowns, they commandeer a plane, soaring over Washington, D.C. This picture book captures their daring spirit and friendship, inviting readers to dream as boldly as these two trailblazers.

From the publisher

Children’s Literature Legacy Award WinnerAn extraordinary picture book from Newbery Honoree Pam Muñoz Ryan and Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick about two heroines, national treasures, and close friends, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt!Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of 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 true 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–while 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.

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