Amelia and Me

By Heather Stemp

Part of the Ginny Ross series

A young girl defies societal norms to pursue her dream of flying during the Great Depression.

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280 pages

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In 1930s Newfoundland, twelve-year-old Ginny Ross dreams of becoming a pilot, inspired by Amelia Earhart. But with societal expectations and financial constraints, her ambition seems impossible. As Amelia arrives for a historic flight, Ginny's determination grows. Supported by her family, she challenges the norms of her time. Will Ginny's dream soar, or will it be grounded by the era's limitations? Discover a tale of courage and transformation as Ginny navigates her path to the skies, inspired by a legendary aviator. This heartfelt story captures the spirit of adventure and the power of dreams against all odds.

From the publisher

Highlights a plucky role model for the ages. -Kirkus Reviews After reading about Amelia Earhart in her friend’s scrapbook, twelve-year-old Ginny Ross decides to become a pilot. It’s 1930 and luckily, the airstrip in her hometown of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, is a popular launching point for intrepid aviators setting out on transatlantic flights. But how will Ginny’s dream take flight when her mother–and society in general–so fiercely believes a woman’s place is in the home? At the height of the Great Depression, the Ross family certainly can’t spare any money for flying lessons, and Ginny will need a mentor if she is ever going to make it out of Harbour Grace. With the support of her beloved Papa, kind Uncle Harry, and resourceful Aunt Rose, Ginny takes matters into her own hands. When Amelia Earhart herself shows up in Harbour Grace for her first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Ginny notices the townspeoples’ looks of shock and disgust are slowly turning to looks of admiration and respect. Maybe they will soon understand Ginny’s dream, and maybe Amelia Earhart is the woman to help convince them. Based on the real girlhood of author Heather Stemp’s Aunt Ginny, Amelia and Me is a big-hearted story of determination, grit, and adventure. Readers will love the archival photos of Amelia Earhart and her plane, along with the interesting historical details skillfully weaved throughout the book.

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