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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1983
The Glorious Flight
By Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen
Witness the daring first cross-Channel flight that changed aviation history forever.
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Join Louis Bleriot on his groundbreaking journey as he attempts the first flight across the English Channel. With only his determination and a fragile airship, will he conquer the skies or face disaster? Experience the thrill and uncertainty of this historic adventure, brought to life through vivid illustrations. Discover the challenges and triumphs of a pioneer who dared to dream beyond the horizon.
From the publisher
Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunningly illustrated book depicts Louis Bleriot’s historic first cross-Channel flight.
“Factually accurate, yes-but also a witty pictorial reincarnation of Bleriot’s first experience of an airship”—Kirkus Reviews
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 630L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 21232
Publication
- Published
- August 28, 1987
- First published
- January 1, 1983
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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