The Glorious Flight
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1983

The Glorious Flight

Written by Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen

Witness the daring first cross-Channel flight that changed aviation history forever.

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40 pages· 630L
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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

Caldecott Medal (1984)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140507294
LCCN
86025473
OCLC
44399690

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