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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Nobody Owns the Sky
Written by Reeve Lindbergh
A young woman defies the odds to become a pioneering aviator.
4.2 Goodreads · 152 ratings
32 pages· 610 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~580L
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Bookroo's summary
In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman dreams of soaring through the skies, but as a young black woman, her path is fraught with obstacles. Undeterred, she embarks on a daring journey to become the first licensed African-American aviator. Her story, captured in a poetic tribute, challenges readers to pursue their dreams against all odds. Will Bessie's determination and courage inspire others to reach for the impossible?
From the publisher
As a young woman in the 1920s, Bessie Coleman’s chances of becoming a pilot were slim. But she never let her dream die and became the first licensed African-American aviator. In Nobody Owns the Sky, Reeve Lindbergh honors Coleman’s memory with a poem that sings of her accomplishment. Full color.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 610
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 29491
Publication
- Published
- January 6, 1998
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780613056045
- OCLC
- 40565468
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