jenseiler's review against another edition
5.0
Chapters alternate between the search for Amelia after her disappearance and her childhood. Full of information that is engaging and easy to read. I need to go back through and read all the text boxes and photo captions (it was too distracting to keep up with that information while reading the rest of the text).
bill_y's review against another edition
This book was solely used for my historical investigation. I wish to never have to read about Amelia Earhart or her fancy planes for an essay ever again.
But it did have pictures-
But it did have pictures-
librarylisa614's review against another edition
4.0
I was reminded by a 39 Clues book that I wanted to read this book. Knowing very little about Amelia Earhart, I was fascinated and found her to be quite annoying! Unfortunately, my discussions of the book led to my husband forcing me to watch an episode of Star Trek about Amelia Earhart. Blech. Anyway, interesting book! Just don't discuss with a Trekkie!
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
A very well-constructed biography. I liked how the chapters alternated between accounts of Amelia's life and details from her disappearance. Candace Fleming has clearly done her research and gives a whole picture of Amelia's life, documenting her childhood, early adult career, introduction to flying, and her career as a pilot and speaker. I was fascinated with the effort it must have taken for Earhart to publicize herself and it was nice to learn a little more about this aspect of her flying career.
poachedeggs's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was a really nicely presented, well written young adult account of Amelia Earhart's (famous female pilot - or aviatrix) life. The suspense surrounding her disappearance in the Pacific Ocean is wonderfully captured through the fragmented radio broadcasts Fleming highlights.
caroparr's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the structure of this book. Beautifully designed, too.
shighley's review against another edition
5.0
In anticipation of meeting Ms. Fleming next week at AISLE Survive, and because we were on our way to Purdue (where my daughter and I both lived in Earhart Hall--just a few years apart), I decided to read this. Growing up, I think I read everything I could about Amelia. (Wasn't she even the topic of some SRA passages?) This book does a wonderful job of weaving a story from several sources. Although it was very thorough, it still encourages me to read more. I hope to visit the Earhart papers at Purdue soon. This will be an excellent volume to share with students and lead to rich discussion.
sharonskinner's review against another edition
4.0
Well researched and well written. I learned a lot about Amelia Earhart that I did not know. I particularly appreciated the weaving in of Earhart's early days and her disappearance and the efforts to find her.
choosejoytoday's review against another edition
5.0
So I kind of want to go read everything I can about Amelia Earhart and her disappearance now. I especially liked how Fleming dug around to get a portrait of the "true" Amelia and wasn't afraid to point out the negative personality traits of one of America's most beloved (and mysterious) women. There were points when I wanted to yell at the book "stop being so cocky Amelia," or "publicity stunt, much?!" but there's no changing the outcome of this story. I really wonder whether the mystery of her final hours will ever be unraveled.