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BOOK SUMMARY:
This story is a historical fiction text based on a real situation that occurred between of Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. The two women have a conversation about flying during a dinner at the White House in which Amelia and her husband were guests. They formulate a plan to take a plane ride at night to see the city and the stars. During the flight, Amelia lets Eleanor take the wheel for just a little bit. When they return, Eleanor decides to take Amelia on a card ride, which was Eleanor's favorite thing to do. They sneak away and enjoy a night cruising the streets of the city. Amelia and Eleanor return once again to share their adventure.
APA REFERENCE OF BOOK:
Munoz, P.R. (1999). Amelia and Eleanor go for a ride. New York: Scholastic.
IMPRESSIONS:
What stands out the most are the black and white images and the jovial faces of the two women, which contribute to the adventurous mood of the book. The book is set in the evening and the black and white photos illustrate the contrast between the darkness and bright lights of the city. The story itself cleverly incorporates the confidence of both women by showing how the women would have behaved if it weren't for the secret service. Both were strong and independent, however, the actual situation was that the plane ride was handled by a pilot other than Amelia. This book shows readers that these two women were ahead of their time.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW:
"Gr 1-4 --Ryan imaginatively expands on a true historical event in this intriguing picture book. While dining at the White House in 1933, Amelia Earhart convinces Eleanor Roosevelt to join her on a night flight to Baltimore. The two women marvel at the sights and the excitement from the air. After landing, they sneak away for one more adventure, as this time, the First Lady treats her friend to a fast ride in her new car. The fictionalized tale is lively and compelling, and the courage and sense of adventure that these individuals shared will be evident even to children who know nothing about their lives. Without belaboring the message, the author clearly conveys how the "feeling of independence" that both women treasured was a crucial part of their personalities. Selznick's larger-than-life pencil drawings add considerably to the spirit of the tale. He captures the glorious beauty of the night flight and the beauty of the city below. Varied perspectives and background details consistently draw readers' eyes. An author's note clearly defines which elements of the story are factual. The women were actually accompanied by two I male pilots, but the author decided that it made it "much more exciting" to imagine that they were alone. "Almost all" of the dialogue comes from historical accounts. The title stands well on its own, but will also work as an excellent inspiration for further reading about the lives of Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart." - Steven Engelfried
Reference:
Engelfried, S. (1999). Amelia and Eleanor go for a ride [Review of the book Amelia and Eleanor go for a ride]. School Library Journal, 45(9), 202.
LIBRARY USES:
After reading this book, the librarian can have images of people from history, including Amelia and Eleanor and ask students who they would like to meet and what question would they ask?
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