false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg 159294 1 On a clear April evening in 1933, two outspoken and strong-minded friends slipped away from a formal dinner party to have a little unconventional fun. What made this event remarkable was that the two were Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt, dining at the White House; their entertainment of choice was to fly an airplane on a loop from Washington D.C. to Baltimore. Pooh-poohing Secret Service agents' concerns that this activity hadn't been "approved," the celebrated aviator and the First Lady stole away before dessert was served, and took to the sky.<p> Inspired by the true facts of this little-known event, based on diaries, book transcripts, and newspaper accounts, Pam Munoz Ryan brings the thrilling evening to life as if she had been on that plane herself. Emphasizing the mettle and independent spirits of the two women, Ryan presents a pair of pioneering social and political activists any woman--or man--even today would be proud to claim as role models. An author's note gives some intriguing background information on these two exceptional women. Award-winning illustrator Brian Selznick lived in Washington D.C. while researching the graphite and colored pencil drawings for this book, which include authentic wallpaper and china patterns. (Ages 6 to 10) <I>--Emilie Coulter</I> 153751 1 10 1999 Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride total:91|5:26|4:45|3:18|2:2|1:0| 91 368 113 26 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 3 false Sat Feb 21 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 23 08:52:02 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 23 08:54:17 -0800 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 1 false Wed Nov 04 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 09:18:02 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 12:07:48 -0800 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 2 false Wed Jul 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 22 07:34:20 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 22 18:04:33 -0700 2009 "Amelia and Eleanor were birds of a feather.
Eleanor was outspoken and determined.
So was Amelia.
Amelia was daring and liked to try things other women wouldn't even consider.
Eleanor was the very same."

Amelia, of course, was famous aviator Amelia Earhart, t...more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Sun Nov 01 11:28:43 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 05 13:11:41 -0800 2009 In this sparkling picture book based on a true incident, Ryan (Riding Freedom, with Selznick) proves that Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt truly were "birds of a feather." Friends in real life, America's First Lady invited the "First Lady of the Air"...more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 3 1 false Mon Oct 26 21:09:23 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 26 21:11:36 -0700 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 3 0 false Wed Jul 01 20:39:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 01 20:41:26 -0700 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Thu Jul 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 24 09:08:48 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 24 09:08:48 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Sun Nov 15 13:55:06 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 13:58:38 -0800 2009
I love the black-and-white illustrations, and the descriptions of how di...more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Tue Nov 03 19:32:02 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 03 19:36:44 -0800 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Tue Mar 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 11:01:21 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 11:01:21 -0700 2009
Amazing drawings, good text (if a bit long for a read-aloud), interesting story. The kids didn't really know a lot about Eleanor Roosevelt or Amelia Earhart besides their names. Many kids in attendance were amazed that these women ...more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Mon Feb 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 04:46:53 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 11:32:00 -0800 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Fri Feb 22 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 25 11:42:59 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 25 11:44:19 -0800 2008 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Thu Aug 20 15:40:09 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 20 15:43:59 -0700 2009 more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Mon Jun 08 08:00:27 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 08 08:03:58 -0700 2009 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Fri Aug 21 12:16:53 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 21 12:18:34 -0700 2009 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu May 01 12:06:42 -0700 2008 Thu May 01 12:06:42 -0700 2008
An excellent introduction to two of the better known women in American histrory, Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride, gives a strong sense of the character's personalit...more...]]> 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Wed Jan 21 11:49:39 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 21 11:51:03 -0800 2009 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 5 0 false Mon Dec 22 14:52:09 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 22 14:52:54 -0800 2008 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Fri Jan 16 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 16 14:11:27 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 16 14:11:42 -0800 2009 159294 059096075X 9780590960755 91 26 4.04 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248273244m/159294.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159294.Amelia_and_Eleanor_Go_for_a_Ride 4 0 false Wed Sep 02 13:06:53 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 13:07:18 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=159294