sharonskinner's review against another edition
5.0
As a previous dirtbike rider (in my youth) and Harely owner and enthusiast, this lovely NF PB sang to me. Well-written with lovely art work!
abigailbat's review against another edition
Hmm... I'm not entirely sure what I think about this one. I have had some picture book readers looking for "adventure books" and I think I would try this on them, although it's a bit quiet for an adventure. The true story of Anne-France Dautheville who, at age 28, rode around the world solo on a motorcycle, this is a book that celebrates strength and travel and the feel of the open road. But... I guess not a lot really happens? Or what happens seems to happen to Dautheville internally, which is hard for the reader to pick up on. The artwork is gorgeous and I particularly loved spreads of Dautheville swimming under the stars in the Canadian wilderness. Hand to young travelers and free spirits?
lupines's review against another edition
5.0
Captivating. I savor each page of this beautiful book.
A girl decided to fulfil her dream of travelling the world with motorcycle. Even if the journey might be dangerous, she chose courage and freedom, and it was rewarding.
I love parts of the journey while the girl travelled in solitude. I love parts of the journey while the girl find people's hospitality in places she visited.
A girl decided to fulfil her dream of travelling the world with motorcycle. Even if the journey might be dangerous, she chose courage and freedom, and it was rewarding.
I love parts of the journey while the girl travelled in solitude. I love parts of the journey while the girl find people's hospitality in places she visited.
librarianalex287's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
flybyreader's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best, most striking story ever written for little girls. It contains amazing life lessons - a world full of adventure to explore, a journey of a lifetime full of exploration, motorcycle action, the thrill and the excitement of traveling alone, discovering both self and the world.
Girl on a Motorcycle is an amazingly illustrated story of a girl who wish to become a writer while also traveling around the world on a motorcycle. It is inspired by the real-life story of Anne-France Dautheville, who was the first woman to travel around the world on a motorcycle. The story opens up with an incredible view from Paris, the girl sitting on the window sill with the view of Eiffel Tower, a cat sitting by her side and the poster of a Kawasaki enduro bike on the wall. I got hypnotized by the gorgeous illustration as I consider myself, too as a cat-lover biker woman with a wanderlust. Girls should definitely read this while growing up, expanding their world, horizons and imagination. The vocabulary section included in this little book is absolutely adorable. The girl takes on a journey on her own, a whole world ahead and she will explore it on a motorcycle with an infinite freedom, learning on the way how to fix a bike, how to light a fire, how to set up camp and how to get used to stares.
“She takes bandages and tapes when she falls, and she will.” Such plain words tell so much!
Very-well done. Definitely recommended.
J’ai envie que le monde soit beau, et il est beau.
J’ai envie que les gens soient bons, et ils sont bons.
(I received a copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.)
Girl on a Motorcycle is an amazingly illustrated story of a girl who wish to become a writer while also traveling around the world on a motorcycle. It is inspired by the real-life story of Anne-France Dautheville, who was the first woman to travel around the world on a motorcycle. The story opens up with an incredible view from Paris, the girl sitting on the window sill with the view of Eiffel Tower, a cat sitting by her side and the poster of a Kawasaki enduro bike on the wall. I got hypnotized by the gorgeous illustration as I consider myself, too as a cat-lover biker woman with a wanderlust. Girls should definitely read this while growing up, expanding their world, horizons and imagination. The vocabulary section included in this little book is absolutely adorable. The girl takes on a journey on her own, a whole world ahead and she will explore it on a motorcycle with an infinite freedom, learning on the way how to fix a bike, how to light a fire, how to set up camp and how to get used to stares.
“She takes bandages and tapes when she falls, and she will.” Such plain words tell so much!
Very-well done. Definitely recommended.
J’ai envie que le monde soit beau, et il est beau.
J’ai envie que les gens soient bons, et ils sont bons.
(I received a copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.)
kayakoschka's review against another edition
5.0
Für die deutsche Ausgabe:
Das Mädchen auf dem Motorrad
Gänsehaut ...
Ich liebe die Illustrationen, die Erzählung, die Wirkung. Das Gefühl von Freiheit und die Sehnsucht danach ...
Ein Buch über Stärke und Mut, das Ausbrechen aus Konventionen und die Schönheit der Welt.
„Ich möchte, dass die Welt schön ist, und sie ist schön. Ich möchte, dass die Menschen gut sind, und sie sind gut.“
Nach der wahren Geschichte von Anne-France Dautheville, die selbst über ihre Reisen Bücher geschrieben hat
Das Mädchen auf dem Motorrad
Gänsehaut ...
Ich liebe die Illustrationen, die Erzählung, die Wirkung. Das Gefühl von Freiheit und die Sehnsucht danach ...
Ein Buch über Stärke und Mut, das Ausbrechen aus Konventionen und die Schönheit der Welt.
„Ich möchte, dass die Welt schön ist, und sie ist schön. Ich möchte, dass die Menschen gut sind, und sie sind gut.“
Nach der wahren Geschichte von Anne-France Dautheville, die selbst über ihre Reisen Bücher geschrieben hat
erine's review against another edition
5.0
Anne-France Dautheville rode her motorcycle around the world in 1973. She did this alone, but not without help: everywhere she went she encountered people with whom she connected and who offered her assistance in repairing her motorcycle, guiding her through difficult or interesting locations.
The story itself is highly readable, the illustrations radiating ‘70s vibes. And there is backmatter — including photographs. The only thing missing is how she paid for things, and a list of Dautheville’s own writing. Apparently she was a travel writer.
Add this to any list of books that encourage wonder and curiosity, as well as appreciation for the wide world around us, and a deep respect for the overwhelming goodness in people.
The story itself is highly readable, the illustrations radiating ‘70s vibes. And there is backmatter — including photographs. The only thing missing is how she paid for things, and a list of Dautheville’s own writing. Apparently she was a travel writer.
Add this to any list of books that encourage wonder and curiosity, as well as appreciation for the wide world around us, and a deep respect for the overwhelming goodness in people.