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librariandest's review against another edition
4.0
A mostly true story about Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt hanging out. Very cool story. Brilliantly illustrated in pencil by Brain Selznick.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up this book mainly because it had illustrations by Selznick and I was very pleased with both the text and images. The text gives a look at two important historical figures, their friendship, and their feelings toward one another. It's told in a way that is not too reliant on previous knowledge so it can easily reach a wider audience. Selznick's drawings are beautiful as he gives his usual pencil drawings with just a touch of purple throughout. Nicely done.
amydieg's review against another edition
3.0
It's a little long and wordy, but it's a nice story.
But on the very first page it does that thing I HATE when we talk about great women in history: it describes them both as "daring and liked to try things other women wouldn't even consider." Isn't it time for us to stop putting down most women when we raise others up? Lines like that contribute to the idea that to be great you can't be like "most women" and ignores the very real societal barriers all women faced in these times in history.
But on the very first page it does that thing I HATE when we talk about great women in history: it describes them both as "daring and liked to try things other women wouldn't even consider." Isn't it time for us to stop putting down most women when we raise others up? Lines like that contribute to the idea that to be great you can't be like "most women" and ignores the very real societal barriers all women faced in these times in history.
heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A story about 2 friends who just happen to be famous and liked pushing the limits of what women could do. This story has beautiful illustrations, and a fun story of a time Amelia and Eleanor had an adventure.
deservingporcupine's review against another edition
5.0
We love a great story about great women. The writing was fun and the pictures were lovely.
worldlibraries's review against another edition
1.0
This book read so wondrously and the illustrations were so gorgeous, I felt completely enthralled. It was like I was reading a feminist fairy tale! I was so enchanted by the idea of Amelia Earhart taking Eleanor Roosevelt out for a spin in an airplane back in the 1930s or 1940s when aviation was new. 'WOW!' I thought when I finished the book.
I then proceeded to read the author's note and discovered this didn't happen. The story about Amelia flying Eleanor around 'just the two of them' didn't happen. Two guys flew them around in a commercial airplane. Talk about total deflation! What was the point of exaggerating this story? It completely takes the wind out of the reader's sails to discover it was just made up and didn't happen.
I then proceeded to read the author's note and discovered this didn't happen. The story about Amelia flying Eleanor around 'just the two of them' didn't happen. Two guys flew them around in a commercial airplane. Talk about total deflation! What was the point of exaggerating this story? It completely takes the wind out of the reader's sails to discover it was just made up and didn't happen.
wolfdreamer's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this book up from the library mostly because of Brian Selznick's illustrations. After being mesmerized by The Invention of Hugo Cabret, it was great to see Selznick use his talent for a slightly younger audience.
Amelia and Eleanor tells the story of the real life friendship between Amelia Earheart & Eleanor Roosevelt. The story, told simply but effectively by Pam Munoz Ryan, focuses on an enchanting evening when the two women enjoy a night flight from D.C. to Baltimore & back. Selznick enhances Ryan's words with accurrate & beautiful black & white sketches of the famous women, Earheart's plane, the White House, & a gorgeous two page scene of D.C. at night.
If you enjoy children's books with captivating illustrations, you will love this book.
Amelia and Eleanor tells the story of the real life friendship between Amelia Earheart & Eleanor Roosevelt. The story, told simply but effectively by Pam Munoz Ryan, focuses on an enchanting evening when the two women enjoy a night flight from D.C. to Baltimore & back. Selznick enhances Ryan's words with accurrate & beautiful black & white sketches of the famous women, Earheart's plane, the White House, & a gorgeous two page scene of D.C. at night.
If you enjoy children's books with captivating illustrations, you will love this book.