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    Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?: Amelia Earhart

    A Who HQ Graphic Novel

    Part of Who HQ Graphic Novels

    Author Melanie Gillman, Who HQ
    Illustrated by A.C. Esguerra
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    $7.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
    5.25"W x 7.6"H x 0.3"D  
    On sale Aug 16, 2022 | 64 Pages | 9780593224656
    Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile GN950L | Fountas & Pinnell U
    FOC Jul 18, 2022 | Catalog June 2022
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    "A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight."— Kirkus Reviews

    "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events."— Booklist

    "A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers." — The School Library Journal

    Discover the story behind aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's mysterious and fatal second trip around the world in this captivating graphic novel -- written by Stonewall Award Honoree Melanie Gillman and illustrated by Eighty Days creator A.C. Esguerra.

    Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!

    Explore the story of Amelia Earhart, as she embarks on her second and final journey around the globe. A story of determination, heart, and courage, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the daring grit of the aviation pioneer -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page.
    Melanie Gillman is a cartoonist and illustrator who specializes in LGBTQ books for kids and teens. They are the creator of the Stonewall Honor Award–winning graphic novel As the Crow Flies and Stage Dreams. In addition to their graphic novel work, they teach in the comics MFA program at California College of the Arts. @melgillman View titles by Melanie Gillman
    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ
    A.C. Esguerra View titles by A.C. Esguerra
    "A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight."— Kirkus Reviews

    "A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers."— The School Library Journal

    "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events…'Who Was the Daring Pioneer of the Skies?' begins with a press conference during which Amelia Earhart announces her upcoming flight to misogynistic reporters and eventually segues to increasingly frantic members of the Coast Guard awaiting her long­overdue arrival at the Howland Islands…These graphic offerings manage to pack in an impressive amount of information and are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers."— Booklist
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    "A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight."— Kirkus Reviews

    "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events."— Booklist

    "A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers." — The School Library Journal

    Discover the story behind aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's mysterious and fatal second trip around the world in this captivating graphic novel -- written by Stonewall Award Honoree Melanie Gillman and illustrated by Eighty Days creator A.C. Esguerra.

    Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!

    Explore the story of Amelia Earhart, as she embarks on her second and final journey around the globe. A story of determination, heart, and courage, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the daring grit of the aviation pioneer -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page.

    Author

    Melanie Gillman is a cartoonist and illustrator who specializes in LGBTQ books for kids and teens. They are the creator of the Stonewall Honor Award–winning graphic novel As the Crow Flies and Stage Dreams. In addition to their graphic novel work, they teach in the comics MFA program at California College of the Arts. @melgillman View titles by Melanie Gillman
    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ
    A.C. Esguerra View titles by A.C. Esguerra

    Praise

    "A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight."— Kirkus Reviews

    "A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers."— The School Library Journal

    "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events…'Who Was the Daring Pioneer of the Skies?' begins with a press conference during which Amelia Earhart announces her upcoming flight to misogynistic reporters and eventually segues to increasingly frantic members of the Coast Guard awaiting her long­overdue arrival at the Howland Islands…These graphic offerings manage to pack in an impressive amount of information and are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers."— Booklist

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