In the spring of 1929, Charles Lindbergh, famous throughout the world for his 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic, set down his small biplane in a field near Canton, Mississippi. He frequently landed for the night in out-of-the way places to avoid admiring crowds. A farm boy saw the biplane land in a field and rode over to discover the pilot was, in fact, Lindbergh. This book is based on that true story, and the author interviewed the man who was that boy. In this evocative story, simply and graphically told, Louise Borden captures young Gil Wickstrom's wonder and excitement at meeting his hero and seeing him off the next morning. Thomas B. Allen has made lovely and technically accurate paintings that enhance this memorable adventure.

 

This book is part of a book series called Based On a True Stories .

This book was published 2003 by Simon & Schuster .

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children. The author Louise Borden writes many of her highly regarded children's books about historical moments that she finds inspiring. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio. Visit her website at www. louiseborden. com.