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The Hallelujah Flight
Bildner and Holyfield tell the extraordinary story of James Banning, the first African-American pilot to fly across the country, in this lively picture book. Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
January 7th 2010
by Putnam Publishing Group
(first published 2010)
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Sarah W
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This work of fiction is based on life of James Banning, the first African American to complete a transcontinental flight. It is told from the viewpoint of Thomas Allen, Banning's copilot and mechanic. Others were skeptical of Allen & Banning, naming them the Flying Hoboes. They started out on September 19, 1932. In return for supplies and food, people could write their names on Banning's plane.
As the plane moved east, Banning and Allen ran into the bigger challenge of prejudice a...more
As the plane moved east, Banning and Allen ran into the bigger challenge of prejudice a...more
Author Phil Bildner and artist John Holyfield have produced an outstanding new picture book on little-known African-American aviator James Banning, the first black aviator to complete a trans-continental flight in 1932. Narrated by Banning's mechanic and co-pilot, Thomas Allen, the book is based on the story of their journey, undertaken in an airplane that appeared to be barely flight-worthy. "The crew from the airport thought we'd about lost our marbles...'The Flying Hoboes!' they all call...more
APA Citation:
Bildner, P., & Holyfield, J. (2010). The Hallelujah Flight. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Interest/Reading Level: K-3
Summary: Bilder illuminates a true story of James Banning and Thomas Allen, two young African-American men who dreamt of being the first of their race to fly across the country and inspire those brought down by the Great Depression. Many dubbed them the Flying Hoboes and insisted they would not make it, but for those who believed, they si...more
Bildner, P., & Holyfield, J. (2010). The Hallelujah Flight. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Interest/Reading Level: K-3
Summary: Bilder illuminates a true story of James Banning and Thomas Allen, two young African-American men who dreamt of being the first of their race to fly across the country and inspire those brought down by the Great Depression. Many dubbed them the Flying Hoboes and insisted they would not make it, but for those who believed, they si...more
Despite a rickety airplane and a lack of food, fuel and supplies, James Banning and Thomas Allen left an airfield in Los Angeles, California in the autumn of 1932 in an attempt to fly "from sea to shining sea". They succeeded in less than three weeks due to their skill and ingenuity. The obstacles they encountered included bad weather and racial prejudice. After each safe escape from dangers in the air and dangers on the ground, they shouted a "Hallelujah!", which led them to...more
James Banning had a dream that astonished his mechanic, Thomas Allen. “Mr. Allen, my dream is to fly a plane from sea to shining sea, and this here 0XX6 Eagle Rock is our plane. But first I’ll need you to overhaul the engine.” It was 1932 and most everybody was broke. How could they afford the repairs and fuel to keep the biplane in the air? Banning knew how, “Whenever people give us food, fuel and supplies along the way, they can write their names on the tip of the wing. They’ll fly into the hi...more
This book really was cool. In the Author's Note, Phil Bildner writes that he studied history in college nad ever heard of James Banning. Well, neither did I, and that surprised me. I'm so glad I got to learn about one of our nation's great men. James Banning decided to fly across the United States in 1932, at a time where African Americans weren't offered the same opportunities as white men. What he did showed his strength and determiniation. I'm so glad I read this historical fiction book (it's...more
Charlyn Trussell
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Recommends it for:
Texas Bluebonnet Award reading list 2011-12
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As he did with TBA Award winning picture book Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy, Phil Bildner introduces the reader to a not-so-famous character from our American history. In this book, copilot and mechanic Thomas Allen tells the story of African-American pilot James Banning's dream and eventual flight across the United States. Because of their derelict plane, the two were dubbed "the Flying Hoboes." Along the way they faced engine problems, bad weather, and prejudice. Together, and with t...more
The Hallelujah Flight relates the true story of aviator James Banning, who, in 1932, became the first African-American to complete a transcontinental flight. Readers experience this thrilling, unlikely adventure through the eyes of Banning’s young mechanic and co-pilot, Thomas Allen. Relying on the kindness of strangers for food and spare parts, “The Flying Hoboes” must overcome many formidable obstacles on their long journey — a rickety plane with a mind of its own, empty pockets and bellies, a...more
Este libro me encanta historico.Este libro se trata de unos hombres qye estan hasiendo una avion pero no servia se les cayo 3 veses asta que una ves la hicieron bien y fueron para Nueva York y no los querian ayi porque heran African American.Mi esquema es que una bes salio en las notisias que hisieron una abion y luego no les sirbio y la isieron otra bes.Mi pregunto queria hacer una avion otra ves si la isieron 3 beses.Mi recuerdo cuando mi tio trabajaba en el arupuerto el me dijo que un Africa...more
MY OPINION IS THAT WAS AWESOME.ITS GENRE IS HISTORICAL FICTION.IN THE BIGINNING THEY WANTED TO FLY A PLANE AND THEY DID.IN THE MIDDLE THEY CALLED THEM SELFS HOBOES BECAUSE THEY WERE FLIYING IN THE PLANE AND THEY WHERE ON THE PLANE AND IT WAS THERE FIRST TIME RIDING A PLANE.IN THE END THEY TOLD THE PEOPLE TO SIGN THE WINGS AND THEY CELEBRATE.MY SCHEMA IS THAT THEY WANTED TO GO TO FLY ACROSS AMERICA AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO A PLACE AND I DID.
WHY DID THEY FLY ALL OVER THE PLACE?
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WHY DID THEY FLY ALL OVER THE PLACE?
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This book is fantastic. I read it to a group of first graders studying Amelia Earhart -- the book is funny and engaging, and the artwork (acrylics on canvas) is outstanding -- bright and cheerful and just realistic enough; it totally captures their soaring excitement. Plus, this is an important historical event -- the first succesful transcontinental flight by an African-American -- that more people should know about. (I had never heard of James Banning before I read it.) Plus, they stopped in ...more
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MY opinion is that I like this historical ficcion book because it talks about two men who called themselfs hoboes and that they were fixing a plane.MY quick retelling is that two boys hoboes they fix a plane.MIDDLE when they fix the plane they went for a ride across america.END the two african americans celebrate a party becaushey foundthe statue of liberty.MY schema is that this book reminds me of my unckle fixing a plane.MY questions is how did they pass over to Texas.I recomend this bo...more
Me gusta este libro de ficcion histerica.este cuento se trata de dos hermanos que isieron un avion.
Otro swnor pesava que no podia volar.luego comesaron a volar y comesarin a reirse porque los otros pesavan que no ivan a bolar.entonses vajaro otra vez para areglarlo y tabien para ensenar .Se fuero otra vez y jegaro a un pueblo a dormir despues depejaro otra vez.Fueron los primeros a crusar a otro pais y selevlaron?porqueescrivio estelibro.este cuento me recuerda cuaando vole en un avion.
Otro swnor pesava que no podia volar.luego comesaron a volar y comesarin a reirse porque los otros pesavan que no ivan a bolar.entonses vajaro otra vez para areglarlo y tabien para ensenar .Se fuero otra vez y jegaro a un pueblo a dormir despues depejaro otra vez.Fueron los primeros a crusar a otro pais y selevlaron?porqueescrivio estelibro.este cuento me recuerda cuaando vole en un avion.
I like this book becouse they made a planeand they have to fixe the plane.This book ishistorical fiction.The book is about 2 men who flew a plain from CALIFORNIA to N.Y.Some peaple told the 2 man to go back wer they come from beschemacouse they wer only wite and ther airplain fun out of gas.My schema is that i wat to make a airplain like them.I have a questin about ?why wer they instresting to explor the u.s.a.I recomend this book to mis. yeggy becouse she coud readet as a bluebonet book.
Bildner's picture book offers an inviting slice of history: James Banning, along with his co-pilot Thomas Allen, was the first African-American to fly cross country. Using breezy dialogue, the author tells of their 3300-mile trek in 1932 from Los Angeles to Long Island, NY, in a slapped-together plane. Along the way, they confront dwindling funds, broken parts, and prejudice. The vibrant acrylic paintings by John Holyfield help make this fun for reading aloud.
A great story about James Banning, an African-American pilot who, with Thomas Allen as his mechanic and co-pilot, was the first African-American to complete a transcontinental flight. He was also the first black aviator to obtain a license from the U.S. Government and was an ace stunt pilot. The story of his flight across the country is inspiring and the book also contains messages about the harmful effects of prejudice. The illustrations are gorgeous!
A mi meencanta este libro de ficcion historica.Este libro fue escrito porel autor Phil Bildner.Este libro se trata de llagar asta el oceano a oceano brilloso.yo tengo esquema con esta libro porque mi amigo Brandon juntando dinero para un motor de una abion de prollecto para la escuela.Yo quiero recordar que los americanos crusaron el oceano brilloso.yo se lo recomiendo a mi amigo Brandon porque los americanos juntaron comida praa el motor de la abion
My opinion of this book that it was amazing.Its genre is historical ficcion cause it has made up characters,but its setting is read.My quick retelling is that their are 2 black men stopping every were.The 2 men decided to fly from Los Angeles to Harlem,N.Y.My schema is that there were 2 guys stopping every were just like here.My question is that why did they stopped every were.I will recomend this book to 2 mans.
Tells a tale nearly lost to history: James Banning, the first African American to make a transcontinental flight. Banning wanted to cheer up people who had lost hope amidst the Great Depression. Beautiful illustrations and a fun, if not entirely factual story. Racism is somewhat dealt with, but not explained or condemned really, so I had issue with that. Otherwise, a fun book to appeal to kids learning about the early days of flight and/or African American history.
My opion of the book is that i like the book alot.The genere is historical fiction.The book is about two hoboes and they wanted to ride a plane from California to New York.But they first hab to cheket the plane if it can fly.My shema is that one day i want to ried a plane.My question is that why did they want to go to New York?I recommend the book to Litzy cause i think she will travel New York to.
This book genere is hestorical fiction.I think this book is interesting and fun.this book is abauth two afrecans that flue 3,300mil and 21 days.This book was writhen becaus that flight was big and famous.Iths intheresting that two pepol coud fly so far.Im wondhering why did they fly so far and wher did dey get the plane from.I recommend this book to my brother becaus he likes planes.
I realy like the book cald The hallelujah flight.This book reali is
amazing.It talks about a journey all over the U.S.I want to ask the urther something about the book .whas he in the book?I have shcema
for the book.It reminds me of going to the farm.I recomend this book
to my teacher Ms.yegge because she is cool and likes books to.This
book is a historical fiction book.
amazing.It talks about a journey all over the U.S.I want to ask the urther something about the book .whas he in the book?I have shcema
for the book.It reminds me of going to the farm.I recomend this book
to my teacher Ms.yegge because she is cool and likes books to.This
book is a historical fiction book.
I loved this Realistic Fiction and Historical Fiction book.The book is about two hobos they find a plain,they fixd the plain.Some pepole said "!that is imposible!".Its also about that they fly from Los Angeles to New York City.Ive seen a man fly from Africa to Bolivia.?What made then go to New York?I will recommend this book to Jose,he loves Historical Fiction books.
James Banning and his co-pilot, Mr. Thomas Allen, flew from California to NY in 1932 in the first transcontinental flight completed by an African American. Supporters signed the wings of the plane in a fund-raising effort. An author's note reveals that Banning was the first African American to get his pilot's license in the U.S.
I like this Historical Fiction book.
This book is about 2 people traveling state with the OXX6 EAGLE ROCK.They traveled across the U.S. and white people were mean to them.My scheama is traveled states and my aunt traveled states.Why did they ride the OXX6 EAGLE ROCK to travel state-to-state.
I will recommened this book to my class.
This book is about 2 people traveling state with the OXX6 EAGLE ROCK.They traveled across the U.S. and white people were mean to them.My scheama is traveled states and my aunt traveled states.Why did they ride the OXX6 EAGLE ROCK to travel state-to-state.
I will recommened this book to my class.
A mi me gust el libro de the HALLELUJAH FEIGHT porque ellos no se dieron por vensidos cuando se riero de ells.Mi esquema es que mi clase leyo una istoria llamada tuf tims era como ella no era popular se reian de ella no les caso y es iso una famosa cantante yo le recmiendo este lirbo a mis.Colmen yo me pegunto porque tuvieron el sueno de volar una avion.
A mi me encanta estelibro ficcional historico este libro se trata de un primer moreno que manejo un avion y el volo desde los Angeles asta New York city.Yo tengo esquima porque a mi me gusta aser aviones de papel.Porque dise que es realidad y despues era ficcion?Yo le recomendo este libro a mi papa porque le gusta los aviones.
My opinion that is i loved this book of historical fiction.Is about 2 guys fling a plane and they have trips to california to New york and the people make them go because they are black.This reminds me of the people who has trips on the plane.
Queston:Why they make a plane?
I will rocomended to Blanca because she liked.
Queston:Why they make a plane?
I will rocomended to Blanca because she liked.
On the Blue Bonnet list for 2011. This is a biography on James Banning and how he and Thomas Allen flew across the United States from California to New York. James Banning was the first African American to complete a transcontinental flight. He starred in aerial shows at the Bessie Coleman Aero Club.
3rd-6th Read Aloud; 2012 Bluebonnet: Great book to read during the week of MLK's birthday. We made connections to Dr. King's fight against racism and prejudice as well as made a time line to figure out if this happened before or after MLK's time. We also discussed elements of historical fiction.
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Phil Bildner, 41, grew up in the New York City suburb of Jericho, Long Island. He attended the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he received his undergraduate degree in political science. Phil then attended the New York University School of Law (J.D. ’90) and was admitted to the bar in both New York and New Jersey.
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