Questions About Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am

by Julia Cooke (Goodreads Author)

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does it read like fiction? i understand that it is true history but sometimes nonfiction books can have the same feel of novels, with dialogue and character growth, etc.

TraceyL Yes and no. The book is based on a few real people who have shared their stories, and there are sections where the author is retelling those stories a…moreYes and no. The book is based on a few real people who have shared their stories, and there are sections where the author is retelling those stories as if it was happening. But it will then cut away and give a lot of facts about what else was going on in the world at the time, which adds contexts to those stories.

I think this is a much easier read than a lot of other non-fiction books that I've read, if that helps :)(less)

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Is this appropriate for middle schoolers?

Starbubbles There is no foul language or descriptions of sexual exploits. However, there is great discussion on sexism, gender and racial discrimination, sexualiz…moreThere is no foul language or descriptions of sexual exploits. However, there is great discussion on sexism, gender and racial discrimination, sexualization, and the Vietnam War. These can be heavier topics, but I think a middle schooler has the potential to handle those discussions. (less)

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