Flying Lessons
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Flying Lessons
By (Author) Kezi Matthews
Cricket Books, a division of Carus Publishing Co
Cricket Books, a division of Carus Publishing Co
17th January 2003
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
FIC
Commended for Oregon Book Awards (Young Adult) 2003
Physical Properties
Hardback
160
Width 139mm, Height 209mm
340g
Description
In 1937 the summer that Amelia Earhart disappears 13-year-old LaMarrs flamboyant mother, Charmaine, flies off with a stunt pilot and doesnt return. Sent to live with an aunt and uncle, LaMarr awaits her mothers return while attempting to track down her long-lost father. A crusty old man, a former Teddy Roosevelt Rough Rider, befriends her. The old mans friendship and wisdom help LaMarr finally accept the probability that her mother is gone forever. Kezi Matthews was the recipient of a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year for John Riley's Daughter. Matthews ... sees all her characters, even the most deeply flawed, with a compassionate eye. Kirkus Reviews
