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Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean
Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, a graphic novel written by Sarah Stewart Taylor and illustrated by Ben Towle, tells the story of Amelia Earhart's historic crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1928.
Earhart developed a love of flying at a very young age...and she wasn't about to let any man get in the way of her dreams. What began as a simple joy became something much deeper...more
Earhart developed a love of flying at a very young age...and she wasn't about to let any man get in the way of her dreams. What began as a simple joy became something much deeper...more
Hardcover, 96 pages
Published
February 2nd 2010
by Disney-Hyperion
(first published 2010)
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This book has three separate elements, all of which are worth reading.
The foreword by Eileen Collins is wonderfully written and inspiring. Even if you usually skip forewords, don't skip this one. It's an elegant nod to the continuity of adventure and exploration. Given the end of NASA's manned shuttle missions, it reads a little bittersweet these days, but it's still inspiring.
The story itself is less about Amelia Earhart specifically than it is about an intrepid girl reporter and Earhart's inf...more
The foreword by Eileen Collins is wonderfully written and inspiring. Even if you usually skip forewords, don't skip this one. It's an elegant nod to the continuity of adventure and exploration. Given the end of NASA's manned shuttle missions, it reads a little bittersweet these days, but it's still inspiring.
The story itself is less about Amelia Earhart specifically than it is about an intrepid girl reporter and Earhart's inf...more
Very engrossing and a very quick read. Details Earhart's historic flight across the Atlantic. Told from the perspective of a girl named Grace, who is very interested in Earhart's endeavors. Interestingly, since the story is told from Grace's perspective, we only get to experience what happens before the flight, and then we see Grace's jubilation when she learns that Earheart has landed safely on the other side of the Atlantic. There is nothing about the actual flight. I wonder why that is, becau...more
Another great book from The Center for Cartoon Studies! The drawings were really great and the panels easy to follow (for an "every once in a while graphic novel reader). I also liked how they only used black and white and blue.
Choosing to focus solely on Earhart's first crossing of the Atlantic worked well. However, I feel like I've been engaging with a lot of media about her recently (like that movie with Hilary Swank? Yeah, I totally just watched that a few months ago), so it is hard for me t...more
Choosing to focus solely on Earhart's first crossing of the Atlantic worked well. However, I feel like I've been engaging with a lot of media about her recently (like that movie with Hilary Swank? Yeah, I totally just watched that a few months ago), so it is hard for me t...more
I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know there were other female pilots competing in a race across the Atlantic, but it makes sense. This graphic novel biography gave me chills, especially p. 51. More of my thoughts here: http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2012/...
Also interesting: How much telegrams were like text messages in their abbreviated-ness. Everything old is new again. :)
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity," Amelia said. "You can do anything you de...more
Also interesting: How much telegrams were like text messages in their abbreviated-ness. Everything old is new again. :)
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity," Amelia said. "You can do anything you de...more
I thought this book was very good! It was educational as well as entertaining. I really liked how the main character Gracie was not afraid to be who she was even when everyone else was not as supportive of her choices. The recommended audience for this book would be children in grades second through sixth. This is a story about a strong woman, Amelia Earhart, who sets out achiever her goal no matter what anyone else said. I think that this is a great book for females beause it shows that females...more
nicely drawn, a little too monotonous, a little too much just a Girl Power story. I would like to know more about Amelia Earhart but I didn't learn it here. Also, the all blue inking, I'm not sure I liked it here. The last few panels were pretty amazing. I think the art could have been great if the story was a little stronger.
I didn't realize that this, Houdini, Thoreau and .. one of the James Sturm's are all Center for Cartoon Studies. And that James Sturm founded it. That's pretty cool. Genera...more
I didn't realize that this, Houdini, Thoreau and .. one of the James Sturm's are all Center for Cartoon Studies. And that James Sturm founded it. That's pretty cool. Genera...more
A beautifully drawn comic that focuses on one short episode in Earhart's life (the obstacles she experienced in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland before her successful transatlantic flight), intertwining her actual experiences with those of a fictional young girl in Harbour Grace who dreams of being a journalist. A quick but engaging read that will spark interest in Earhart's life & accomplishments among older children & younger teens. Historical notes at the end of the book flesh out the stor...more
An odd little blend of biography and storytelling as we get the story of Amelia Earhart's first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from the perspective of a young girl living in the town where Earhart's flight is set to take off. As with other graphic novels from the Center for Cartoon Studies (Houdini: The Handcuff King, for example) the art is well executed in three colors: black, white, and blue.
A really interesting story and book-- I would not usually read a book about Amelia Earhart- not from lack of interest but I just don't read a lot of non-fiction especially historical figures but since this is a graphic novel and I met the artist at the 20`0 HereosCon I read this and am happy I did. Really stunning and unique drawings and since the story focused on just a small part of Amelia's life I thought it was really intriguing. I am tempted to read more about her.
Another selection for my 4th grade biography presentation. I like the way this presents the history, rather then trying to cram everything and every story into the narrative, it frames the basic story into one occasion and shows the determination Earhart faced and some of the obstacles she overcame. It was a quick read, and I think that it does present a different type of biography (which is what I'm aiming to present).
Amelia Earhart is best known for being a pioneering pilot and for her disappearance during her quest to be the first woman to fly around the world. This book tells the story (in comics!) of Amelia's crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1928. Here we get to see her relentless ambition, tireless will, and love for adventure through the eyes of a little girl with equal spunk.
(96 pages)
(96 pages)
The story of Earhart's trip across the Atlantic told from perspective of a young girl who publishes her own daily newspaper in the small Canadian town of Trepassey, Newfoundland. After many setbacks, Earhart and her crew finally take off on their trans-Atlantic flight.
Interesting historical facts at the back of the book including info on The 99's and other female pilots.
Interesting historical facts at the back of the book including info on The 99's and other female pilots.
Excellent and highly recommended! Not a biography although there is factual information in the end pages but more a snap shot of her trip across the Atlantic. I love how the personal story unfolds to show how much of an inspiration to girls/women she was. The writing and illustrations are good. Great for everyone 3rd grade and up.
Graphic novel based on Amelia Earhart's Atlantic Ocean crossing in 1928. It was interesting to read a non-fiction book in this format. It think it would make non-fiction more appealing to certain students. Very quick read - one hour.
The monochromatic illustrations were charmingly old-fashioned, but I felt this was less about Amelia Earhart and more about strong women role models and the effect they have on young girls.
A good read, and very girl-empowering, but not as much of a biography as I thought it was going to be.
A good read, and very girl-empowering, but not as much of a biography as I thought it was going to be.
Perfect blend of fact and fiction in this graphic novel told from the point of view of a young girl reporter who meets Amelia Earhart before her flight across the Atlantic. Lots of historical details.
This graphic novel biography gave me chills - Becky, Teen Librarian
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While the graphic novel portion of this book is very nice, I especially enjoyed the detailed information at the back of the book and the introduction by Eileen Collins.
The Center for Cartoon Studies has created a fun history book. Text is easy to read, simple blue & white drawings. Additional information is included at the back of the book.
I really love this series. I like the simple clean artwork and I love the informative Panel Discussions in the back. The latest entry is very good.
The art of this graphic novel is drawn in the style of the funnies that ran in the newspapers during Earhart's time. Excellent decision. Subtle.
A motivational story of achieving goals even if unlikely comes through clearly in the speech bubbles and the blue, black and white color scheme.
This is a good "letter written" book about the famous female pilot Amelia Earhart. This story focus on when Amelia lands after flying over the Atlantic more than anything before.
I was disappointed to discover that our narrator, Grace, was only a fictional character. That really made the story less appealing.
Excellent! Perfect narrative to tell Amelia's story. All the profiles at the end were excellent too.
Nonfiction graphic novel. I think this is the best one in this series so far.
reviewing for Graphic Novel Reporter
I had high hopes for this and it simply wasn't very interesting.
2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominee
Includes historical notes and further reading.
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Sarah Stewart Taylor was born in 1971 on Long Island, New York and was educated at Middlebury College and Trinity College, Dublin. Her first novel, O' Artful Death (2003) was nominated for an Agatha Award. In addition to writing mystery novels, she teaches at the Center for Cartoon Studies. She lives with her husband and young son on a farm in Vermont.
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