Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?: Amelia Earhart

Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?: Amelia Earhart

A Who HQ Graphic Novel

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August 16, 2022 | ISBN 9780593224656

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About the Book

"A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight."— Kirkus Reviews

"The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events."— Booklist

"A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers." The School Library Journal

Discover the story behind aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's mysterious and fatal second trip around the world in this captivating graphic novel -- written by Stonewall Award Honoree Melanie Gillman and illustrated by Eighty Days creator A.C. Esguerra.


Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!

Explore the story of Amelia Earhart, as she embarks on her second and final journey around the globe. A story of determination, heart, and courage, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the daring grit of the aviation pioneer -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page.
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Praise for Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?: Amelia Earhart

"A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight."— Kirkus Reviews

"A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers."— The School Library Journal

"The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events…'Who Was the Daring Pioneer of the Skies?' begins with a press conference during which Amelia Earhart announces her upcoming flight to misogynistic reporters and eventually segues to increasingly frantic members of the Coast Guard awaiting her long­overdue arrival at the Howland Islands…These graphic offerings manage to pack in an impressive amount of information and are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers."— Booklist
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About the Author

Melanie Gillman
Melanie Gillman is a cartoonist and illustrator who specializes in LGBTQ books for kids and teens. They are the creator of the Stonewall Honor Award–winning graphic novel As the Crow Flies and Stage Dreams. In addition to their graphic novel work, they teach in the comics MFA program at California College of the Arts. @melgillman More by Melanie Gillman
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Who HQ
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A.C. Esguerra
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com More by A.C. Esguerra
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