Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia EarhartFrom the acclaimed author of The Great and Only Barnum—as well as The Lincolns, Our Eleanor, and Ben Franklin's Almanac—comes the thrilling story of America's most celebrated flyer, Amelia Earhart. In alternating chapters, Fleming deftly moves readers back and forth between Amelia's life (from childhood up until her last flight) and the exhaustive search for her and her missing plane. With incredible photos, maps, and handwritten notes from Amelia herself—plus informative sidebars tackling everything from the history of flight to what Amelia liked to eat while flying (tomato soup)—this unique nonfiction title is tailor-made for middle graders. Amelia Lost received four starred reviews and Best Book of the Year accolades from School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book Magazine, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. |
Contents
Little Amelia 1897 to 1908 | 6 |
July 2 1937The Day Wears On | 15 |
July 2 1937Mabels Story | 25 |
July 3 1937An Unusual Offer | 32 |
July 3 1937Voices in the Night | 44 |
July 4 1937Danas Story | 62 |
July 5 1937Bettys Story | 80 |
July 56 1937The Search Continues | 96 |
July 718 1937All Search for Earhart Terminated | 104 |
Bibliography | 112 |
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