Violet the Pilot

By Steve Breen

A young inventor's flying machine could change everything at the Air Show and beyond.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,072 ratings

40 pages· 860 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Violet Van Winkle, a young inventor with a knack for creating flying machines, faces teasing from her peers. Determined to prove herself, she sets her sights on winning the Air Show. But when a Boy Scout troop is in danger, Violet's best invention might just save the day and capture the town's admiration, including the mayor's. Will her creations earn her the respect she deserves, or will they lead to an unexpected adventure? Discover the heartwarming journey of a girl who dares to dream and fly.

From the publisher

Violet is a science-loving girl inventor with a flair for the air! Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer will love this classic underdog story by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Breen.

By the time she’s two years old, Violet Van Winkle can engineer nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she’s building elaborate flying machines from scratch—mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she’s capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will happen—something involving her best-ever invention, a Boy Scout troop in peril, and even the mayor himself!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 860
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD740L

Themes & topics

Books about innovation Books about bullying Books about engineering Books about social themes Books about self-esteem and self-reliance

What readers & critics say

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5.3

“A powerful story about a girl who likes to build things. Ever since she's been little, she's been tinkering with household electronics and gadgets; fixing them and learning how they work. Soon she begins building airplanes and learning to fly. Her unusual hobbies, though, make her quite unpopular with the kids at school.”

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