Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?
Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?
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Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?

Written by Melanie Gillman and Who HQ & illustrated by A.C. Esguerra
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Graphic Novel Book Series
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9 - 12
Reading age
64
Page count
46
Words per page
GN950L
Lexile measure
Aug 16, 2022
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Discover the story behind aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart’s mysterious and fatal second trip around the world in this captivating graphic novel – written by Stonewall Award Honoree Melanie Gillman and illustrated by Eighty Days creator A.C. Esguerra. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Explore the story of Amelia Earhart, as she embarks on her second and final journey around the globe. A story of determination, heart, and courage, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the daring grit of the aviation pioneer – brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593224663
    Publication Date
    August 16, 2022
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    August 16, 2022
    Page Count
    64
    Words Per Page
    46
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    GN950L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6.3

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