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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997
First Flight
Written by George Shea · Illustrated by Don Bolognese
Part of the I Can Read series
A boy helps pioneers test a flying machine against all odds.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 164 ratings
48 pages
Bookroo's summary
Young Tom Tate is captivated by the Wright Brothers' daring quest to build a flying machine. Despite his father's warnings and the town's skepticism, Tom is determined to assist Wilbur and Orville in achieving their dream. Will Tom's belief in the impossible help the brothers soar into history, or will their ambitions crash to the ground? Dive into this thrilling tale of innovation and courage, where a boy's adventurous spirit meets the sky-high dreams of aviation pioneers.
From the publisher
Up, Up, and Away!Around Kitty Hawk, young Tom Tate is known for telling tales. But none of his stories can top the claims of Wilbur and Orville Wright, who say they can make a machine fly. Some folks think that Will and Orv are crazy. But Tom believes that one day the brothers will succeed. And maybe they’ll even let him fly!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 16862
Publication
- Published
- February 18, 2003
- First published
- February 1, 1997
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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