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For fans of Unbroken and Ruta Sepetys.
All Ida Mae Jones wants to do is fly. Her daddy was a pilot, and years after his death she feels closest to him when she’s in the air. But as a young black woman in 1940s Louisiana, she knows the sky is off limits to her, until America enters World War II, and the Army forms the WASP-Women Airforce Service Pilots. Ida has a chance to fulfill her dream 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 self and family is a heavy burden, and ultimately it’s not what you do but who you are that’s most important.
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ASIN : 0142417254
Publisher : Penguin Books (September 16, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780142417256
ISBN-13 : 978-0142417256
Reading age : 12 – 17 years
Lexile measure : HL680L
Grade level : 7 – 9
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.25 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches
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Customers find the story engaging and thought-provoking. They describe the book as a great historical novel with vivid descriptions and an inspiring story about World War II. Readers appreciate the fast-paced, captivating narrative and strong female protagonists. The writing quality is described as clear and easy to follow. The book offers opportunities for young readers to learn about racial and gender bias.
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