The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

by Sheila Kanani, Rachel Corcoran (Illustrator)

A world-famous pilot, women’s rights activist, and author, she was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person ever to fly over both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Genres: Mystery

128 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Ms. Anderson]

Before she went missing in 1937, Amelia Earhart was a nurse, teacher, social worker, and fashion icon. Flying became her passion, though, after her first flight in a plane. She became one of the first licensed female pilots and broke records all the time. She advocated for women to be accepted as more than just stunt pilots or flying instructors. Who knows what else she could've done if it weren't for that final flight...

Great for anyone who likes biographies, flying, or mysteries. Part of a series.

[Ali Frewin]

Ever since I read Wings by Danielle Steele, aged about 14, I’ve been obsessed with Amelia Earhart. I love the number of books written about her as an inspirational woman and have had the pleasure of teaching a unit about her at work. It was nice to see this one at a higher level for older children.

[Nicole]

It was ok. I like it but not that much.

[Whitney]

I love these books because they are quick and easy to read but give a plethora of interesting facts!

[Kalli Taub]

Great updated prompts for group discussions. This is the perfect book for a feminist report.