Fly Girls Young Readers’ Edition: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on March 5th 2019
ISBN: 1328618420
Pages: 320
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This Young Readers’ Edition of the acclaimed Fly Girls shared the story of five female pilots who fought to be a part of one of the most popular forms of entertainment of the 1920s – air races.  These women persevered when they were doubted by legions of spectators and publicly shamed by their male counterparts.  On top of this misogyny, they overcame wide ranges of obstacles, including horrendous weather and malfunctioning airplanes.

While the stories of these women were captivating on their own, the writer’s style in this YR edition was troubling.  Many of the anecdotes were partially told stories, usually with a beginning and an exciting middle, but no real ending.  Matching this book to the right readers might be a challenge.

Review by Noelle Gallant, Saco Middle School