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Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic
by
Robert Burleigh (Goodreads Author),
Wendell Minor
Award-winning author Robert Burleigh has captured Amelia Earhart's first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932. She was only the second person to do this and the first woman. Rich in detail, feeling and incident this is nonfiction with edge and action, a you-are-there experience made more dramatic and real by Wendell Minor's vivid paintings.
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
February 22nd 2011
by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
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A very poetic presentation of Amelia's flight across the Atlantic as the first woman to do so, with quite an advanced vocabulary for being a children's book. It does a good job of presenting the suspense that Amelia was in as she rode through the storm, realizes her altimeter isn't working, and then flights through fatigue and fear as she realizes that gas is leaking from the plane. I also like how it feels like there are pieces of Amelia in there: quotes from her about how she felt about the jo...more
Every year the Monarch throws in a couple picture books for older readers. Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 was one of last years and Night Flight is this years. I skipped K-3 in favor of 5th and I recommend that you do, too.
4th & 5th graders know who Amelia Earhart is. They won't get too spooked by the storm that could have killed her. They'll go along with the vast amounts of figurative language, for it abounds.
Yes, the figurative language is a bit much in places, but OK. I've read it 4...more
4th & 5th graders know who Amelia Earhart is. They won't get too spooked by the storm that could have killed her. They'll go along with the vast amounts of figurative language, for it abounds.
Yes, the figurative language is a bit much in places, but OK. I've read it 4...more
Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic by Robert Burleigh is the story of Earhart’s plane trip from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland to Northern Ireland. The trip was on May 20, 1932 and lasted almost fifteen hours. On the way, Earhart saw the great beauty of the world as well as its ugliness. By midnight on May 20, 1932, a thunderstorm has brewed and Earhart must use her skill and lessons to plunge ahead. This trip made Earhart the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean on her own....more
This book is about the journey of Amelia Earhart and how she crossed the Atlantic Ocean. It starts out at 7:12 pm and Amelia is just getting ready for take off. She soars into the shimmering clouds, she is trying to be the first women to cross the dark ocean, all by herself. Midnight strikes and so does the lightening. Her airplane wobbles and thrashes from the storm. Then her altimeter breaks, she will never know how high she is. She tries to out climb the storm. She notices that their is ice o...more
BIOGRAPHICAL PICTURE BOOK
This book was very well done. The illustrations and are stunning and the writing is beautiful. I would definitely read this book to my class if we were studying American History, or influential women in America. The first spread in the book shows Amelia's map of when she traveled across the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland. It shows her flight distance and flight time, and the exact location of her departure and arrival. The very last spread in the book shows the sp...more
This book was very well done. The illustrations and are stunning and the writing is beautiful. I would definitely read this book to my class if we were studying American History, or influential women in America. The first spread in the book shows Amelia's map of when she traveled across the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland. It shows her flight distance and flight time, and the exact location of her departure and arrival. The very last spread in the book shows the sp...more
This is a visually attractive picture book biography that focuses on the famous aviator's successful transAtlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland in 1932. The author describes Amelia's determination as she flies blindly through fog and ice and deals with failing instruments, almost plummeting into the Atlantic Ocean before pulling her Vega up, a mere ten feet above the ocean waves. I love the inclusion of an Afterword, list of resources, and Things Amelia Said. The gouache and watercolor il...more
Night Flight is about Amelia Earhart's 1932 historic solo flight from Newfoundland to Ireland.
Earlier this year, my third grade students had several lessons on historical fact vs. historical fiction. One of the topics we covered was Amelia Earhart. They became very interested in learning about this remarkable woman. As a result, I'm constantly on the look out for good books on Amelia Earhart to share with them.
Burleigh's book is a beautifully illustrated biographical picture book detailing Earha...more
Earlier this year, my third grade students had several lessons on historical fact vs. historical fiction. One of the topics we covered was Amelia Earhart. They became very interested in learning about this remarkable woman. As a result, I'm constantly on the look out for good books on Amelia Earhart to share with them.
Burleigh's book is a beautifully illustrated biographical picture book detailing Earha...more
In one of the newest additions to the collection of children's books covering Amelia Earhart, Burleigh and Minor tell the story of Earhart's first crossing of the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Northern Ireland in her red Vega. The flight is exciting and dangerous - Earhart catches a storm after midnight and is plunged into darkness as she struggles to keep the plane going despite ice on the wings and a broken altimeter. Burleigh tells the story in short, two line stanzas capture the immediacy of...more
There are no shortage of books for young people about aviator Amelia Earhart--everything from picture books to longer biographies. So do we really need another book about Amelia? I'd answer with a resounding "yes"; this new release by Robert Burleigh, which came out just in time for Women's History Month, is a terrific addition to what is already in print.
On his website, Burleigh comments that no matter what his topic (he has written over 30 books), he likes the book "to convey the feeling of i...more
On his website, Burleigh comments that no matter what his topic (he has written over 30 books), he likes the book "to convey the feeling of i...more
Night Flight is a wonderful biographical picture book which details Amelia Earhart's solo transatlantic flight in May of 1932. The flight began in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland on a red Vega plane. The story of this courageous woman, and her love of trying new things will be etched in the reader's mind. Whether it was roller skating, riding roller coasters, or horses barebacked, Amelia wasn't afraid to try new things.
In vivid detail, the author describes the "shimmering clouds", "mountains like wr...more
In vivid detail, the author describes the "shimmering clouds", "mountains like wr...more
“Night Flight” authored by Robert Burleigh and illustrated by Wendell Minor, is a look at Amelia Earhart’s fantastically dangerous flight from Newfoundland to Ireland in 1932. This book tells the tale of Earhart’s courage as “the Atlantic stares up with its huge uncaring eye...” Amelia encourages the audience as her story is told to face challenges even with fears and doubts. From Burleigh’s vivid and thrilling words, including many quotes from Earhart herself, to Minor’s captivating paintings t...more
I was immediately drawn to this book because in second grade we write Biographies. I was interested in seeing if this would be a good fit book for my students to read as a resource for their biographies. I do not think that it would help in the writing, but it would aid in understanding who Amelia Earhart was. The back of the book does give an afterword, internet sources, technical notes, and actual quotes by Amelia.
The "voice" this story is written in is unique and mysterious. It would be a gr...more
The "voice" this story is written in is unique and mysterious. It would be a gr...more
This story tells the story about Amelia Earhart and her flight across the Atlantic. It was a quiet evening on a farm in Ireland in 1932, until Amelia gave them quite the surprise. She landed the airplane she was flying in his farm field. This was a rare sight for anyone to witness during this time period. This story show what a very courageous and brave women she was as well as what an amazing accomplish this was for her. I really enjoyed this book. I found myself looking at the illustrations fo...more
This story begins in Newfoundland on May 20, 1932 with Amelia beginning her run down the runway in her airplane, Vega. But, not before giving herself a pep talk, “It is here: the hour, the very minute. Go!” Here Burleigh tries to create her thoughts and feelings once more which is a brilliant perspective. Amelia has been up in the sky for hours gazing upon her beloved clouds, always looking on wards towards the wide horizon. Now she is brought back from her distant memories of first-time things...more
May 20, 1932 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to complete a transatlantic flight from Newfoundland, Canada to a farm field in Ireland. The breath taking paintings by Wendell Minor truly make the emotions and story come to life. Before the Red Vega asscends into the sky the reader can sense a little fear from Earhart but the love of the thrill of first time things helps push doubt out of her mind. The first part of Earhart's flight goes smoothly, but around midnight a horrible storm erupts....more
Night Flight by Robert Burleigh is a must read about the first transatlantic flight of Amelia Earhart back in 1932. Amelia is only the second person to have completed a flight during that time. Amelia Earhart decides to test out her vega plane on a transatlantic flight to Ireland. Storms, broken plane parts, and silence from the world for 14 hours were only some of the hurdles that Amelia faces during her trip. She lands safely in the end and figured out that her first flight was 2026 miles acro...more
Jul 12, 2012
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Night Flight
Biography: picture book Friendship, dependability
Burleigh, Robert. Night Flight. Illus by Wendell Minor. Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing Division, 2011, Unp, primary.
In Night Flight, the biography of Amelia Earhart describes an hour by hour caption of her solo flight over the Atlantic, as the first woman. The narrator done in third person creates a style that is descriptive and easy to read with a touching tone. Minor created watercolor illustrations that are bold and lifel...more
Biography: picture book Friendship, dependability
Burleigh, Robert. Night Flight. Illus by Wendell Minor. Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing Division, 2011, Unp, primary.
In Night Flight, the biography of Amelia Earhart describes an hour by hour caption of her solo flight over the Atlantic, as the first woman. The narrator done in third person creates a style that is descriptive and easy to read with a touching tone. Minor created watercolor illustrations that are bold and lifel...more
Dec 03, 2012
Diana Judd
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This is a book about Amelia Earhart's experience in becoming the second person, and first woman to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic. She left from Canada, and arrived in Ireland. I really enjoyed this book because it's not just told as straight facts in a boring way, the author uses beautiful language and crafts a great story. While all the details are facts such as times, locations, the plane, that kind of thing, it is possible that the author took some liberties in describing Amelia...more
I've always been fascinated by Amelia Earhart, perhaps because I always wanted to learn how to fly an airplane. This book vividly described Amelia Earhart's first solo flight across the Atlantic in May 1932. I felt like I was there! She was so lucky not to have crashed into the ocean, with her instruments conking out on her. An afterword by the author at the end of the book provides further details about Amelia Earhart's life. I also especially enjoyed the selection of quotes by Amelia at the en...more
Illinois author Robert Burleigh highlights Amelia Earhart's 1932 solo flight across the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland in this historical fiction picture book. Even children as young as first grade can appreciate how difficult her flight was and what Earhart achieved. Burleigh's word choice is very creative and adds to the story--some explanation may be necessary for primary audiences. The book provides some background facts after the end of the story, too, which might be interesting to s...more
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous illustrations accompany this kid-friendly biography of Amelia Earhart. With excited people waving good-bye as she takes off on her journey across the sea from Newfoundland to Ireland, she encounters dangers, both natural and mechanical. She traveled two thousand and twenty-six miles and fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes dodging fierce waters and almost-endless exhaustion to achieve her lofty goal.
Why? "Because women must try to do things as men have tried"- Ameli...more
Why? "Because women must try to do things as men have tried"- Ameli...more
This gorgeous and beautifully written picture book follows Amelia Earhart as she tries to be the first woman to pilot a plane across the Atlantic Ocean alone. Beginning with Earhart rolling down the runway in Newfoundland on May 20, 1932, the book is not only about the trip but also about the beauty of flight, the moments of wonder, the fears, the dedication it takes, and the incredible feat that Amelia Earhart accomplished.
Burleigh has written the book in paired lines that are filled with poet...more
Burleigh has written the book in paired lines that are filled with poet...more
I really enjoyed Burleigh's Night Flight, the story of Amelia Earhart's solo flight across the Atlantic. The story is simply told and will make a great read aloud for early elementary school students. The artwork is beautiful and captures the dangers of Amelia's flight and the beauty of landing in Ireland.
The book also includes a map of the flight, suggested resources, and a short but complete biography of Earhart.
The book also includes a map of the flight, suggested resources, and a short but complete biography of Earhart.
I am an admitted Earhart junkie (after all, I lived in Earhart Hall at Purdue-- and so did my daughter, years later) I've read many, many books and have seen numerous exhibits (including some at Purdue, which holds Putnam's papers). The paintings, especially in the beginning, are just gorgeous. I would have given this a 5, but I wanted even more information included. I liked the detailed resources included in the end.
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This book was beautiful, don't get me wrong. I just thought the author's choice of extremely lyrical, metaphor-rich language was too much.
"Fists of rain pummel the cockpit windshield. Rivers of quicksilver darkness drown the moon."
"Splinters of sunlight stab down through cloud slits and brace themselves on the vault of the open sea."
It's really lovely poetic language, it's just a lot to take in.
"Fists of rain pummel the cockpit windshield. Rivers of quicksilver darkness drown the moon."
"Splinters of sunlight stab down through cloud slits and brace themselves on the vault of the open sea."
It's really lovely poetic language, it's just a lot to take in.
This book is about Amelia Earhart's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. I liked how the book is set up--two sentence stanza (although I don't consider it a poem). The info at the back of the book is interesting and easy to read and the author suggests websites for readers to visit to learn more about Earhart's life. The author also lists several quotes by Earhart which I found interesting.
Award-winning author Robert Burleigh has captured Amelia Earhart's first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932. She was only the second person to do this - and the first woman. Rich in detail, feeling and incident this is nonfiction with edge and action, a you-are-there experience made more dramatic and real by Wendell Minor's vivid paintings.
I think this book was okay, like I liked it. Not really a history person but was pretty good because Amelia Earhart was the first person to fly and the second person to, it's amazing. Reading about her and her accomplishments made me realize I have a chance to do something and have it become a success.
On May 20, 1932 at 7:12 p.m. Amelia Earhart's red Vega plane takes off from Newfoundland for her historic solo flight across the Atlantic. The gouache and watercolor illustrations help tell the story of the flight's various emotions. Unfortunately the text is a bit too complex to appeal to younger listeners.
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Over the past 35 years, I have published poems, reviews, essays, many filmstrips and videos, and more than 40 children's picture books.
Born and raised in Chicago, I graduated from DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana) and later received an MA in humanities from the University of Chicago. I've published books for children since the early 1990s. My books - including numerous unpublished ones! -...more
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Born and raised in Chicago, I graduated from DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana) and later received an MA in humanities from the University of Chicago. I've published books for children since the early 1990s. My books - including numerous unpublished ones! -...more
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