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

A Who HQ Graphic Novel

Illustrated by A.C. Esguerra
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$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
108 per carton
On sale Aug 16, 2022 | 9780593224656
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile GN950L | Fountas & Pinnell U
FOC Jul 18, 2022 | Catalog June 2022
Sales rights: World
"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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"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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"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

"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