Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 128
Published: 2019
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"Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart" by Candace Fleming explores the life and legacy of the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart. The book chronicles her adventurous spirit, groundbreaking achievements in aviation, and her mysterious disappearance during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937. Through engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations, readers learn about Earhart's struggles and triumphs as a female pilot in a male-dominated field. The story blends historical facts with gripping storytelling, inviting readers to reflect on her impact on aviation and women's rights, while also examining the intrigue surrounding her vanishing into thin air. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Random House USA Inc .
Candace Fleming is the author of several picture books for children. She lives with her husband and two sons in a suburb of Chicago.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Timeout New York kids.com - 50 Best Books For Kids
This book was recognised in the 50 Best Books for Kids category of the Timeout New York Kids.Com.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
School Library Journal Awards - Best Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Book of the Year category by the School Library Journal Awards.
Horn Book Award
This book was recognised by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.
Kirkus Reviews - Best Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Best Children's Book category of the Kirkus Reviews.
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.
Golden Kite - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Golden Kite.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Cybil Award
This book was recognised by the Cybil Award.
New York Times Award - Notable Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Notable Book Of The Year category of the New York Times Award.