Flygirl
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Flygirl by Sherri L Smith
AN ALA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS * A young African American woman dreams of soaring through the skies in this inspiring and thought-provoking historical fiction novel."A dynamic, heartfelt novel."--The Washington Post
"A thrilling, but little-known story that begs to be told. The book is at once informative and entertaining."--School Library Journal
All Ida Mae Jones wants to do if fly.
Ida's daddy was a pilot, and when he took her flying, she never wanted to come down again. But after his death, the sky is off-limits to a young black woman such as Ida. When America enters World War II, the army forms the WASP--Women Airforce Service Pilots--and Ida has a chance to join, if she's willing to use her light skin to pass as a white girl. She wants to fly more than anything, but Ida soon learns that denying one's identity and family is a heavy burden. Can she fulfill her dream without losing herself?
Sherri L.Smith (www.sherrilsmith.com) is the author of several young adult novels, including Flygirl and Orleans, which received critical praise. She resides in the city of Los Angeles, California. @Sherri_L_Smith is her Twitter handle.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780142417256 |
| ISBN 10 | 0142417254 |
| Title | Flygirl |
| Author | Sherri L Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2010-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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