Daredevil

Written & illustrated by Meghan McCarthy

A girl defies norms, conquering skies and racetracks.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Betty Skelton, a daring pioneer who defied expectations in the 1930s. While others played with dolls, she soared through skies and raced on tracks. From flying jets to racing cars, Betty's adventures knew no bounds. Known as the 'First Lady of Firsts,' her story inspires with every daring leap and thrilling ride. Discover how one woman's fearless spirit proved that dreams have no limits.

From the publisher

A riveting picture book biography of Betty Skelton, aviation and auto racing pioneer, from award-winning author/illustrator Megan McCarthy. In the 1930s most girls were happy playing with dolls. But one girl, Betty Skelton, liked playing with airplanes, watching them fly around outside, and even flying airplanes herself! She lived for an adventure–in the air, the water, and on land–and nothing could stop her, especially not being a girl. When Betty Skelton was young there weren’t many women flying airplanes or racing cars, but she wouldn’t let that stop her. She was always ready to take on a challenge, and she loved to have fun. Beetty rode motorcycles, raced cars, jumped out of planes, and flew jets, helicoptors, gliders, and blimps. And by the time she was an adult, Betty was known in the press as the “First Lady of Firsts!” This vibrantly illustrated picture book biography reveals the exciting life of a brave pioneer who followed her dreams and showed the world that women can do anything!

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