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Flying Fillies: The Sky's the Limit

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Where Ranch Meets Sky: An aspirational young cowgirl discovers the extraordinary courage of America's pioneering female pilots, WASP, flying military aircraft in World War II. Empowering adventure book for young adults aged 7+. BOOKLIFE SEMI-FINALIST 2023"An engrossing tale of women fighting for a chance to defend their country" —Kirkus Reviews"LOVED IT! A fun YA novel with real WW2 history disguised inside its pages" —Reedsy Discovery"A top recommendation for libraries... brings the era and its women to life" —Midwest Book Review"The WASP were some of the bravest female aviators in American history... children across the globe can learn about these extraordinary women through this inspiring tale" —Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, National WASP WWII Museum"An excellent book for young readers... will inspire young people with the daring and exciting lives of people who made a difference" —Steve Friedman, 6th Grade Teacher"Flying Fillies is inspirational and informative—perfect for fans of historical fiction and horse lovers alike" —The Children's Book ReviewFrom the award-winning creator and producer of Xiaolin Showdown, Christy Hui, comes an inspiring children's adventure novel that celebrates heroism, friendship, and the power of dreams. Flying Fillies illuminates a remarkable chapter of World War II history: the Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, female aviators whose incredible stories have been overlooked in the classroom.Perfect for young readers ages 7-14, Flying Fillies sweeps you into the world of cowgirl Dawn Springfield. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, her peaceful Texas life transforms into an extraordinary journey of discovery and courage. In the dusty airfields of Sweetwater, Dawn discovers the extraordinary Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP of World War II. These pioneering female aviators left everything behind to serve their country, taking to the skies in military aircraft while male pilots fought on overseas battlegrounds. Through their remarkable friendship, Dawn finds courage and–-wings for her dreams.As she volunteers at Avenger Field, Dawn witnesses these daring women pilots face every challenge with unwavering spirit. Nicknaming them the "Flying Fillies," she watches in awe as they master America's potent warplanes. Their stories of sacrifice, resilience, and triumph inspire Dawn's coming-of-age journey from an uncertain young girl to a confident dreamer and doer during one of history's most challenging times.Thanks to the support of the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, for providing authentic WASP historical images, this book showcases an educational LOOKING BACK section that brings to life WWII America, engaging readers of wartime experiences with real-life facts and figures.This WW2 book for kids celebrates:Inspiring stories of women pilots breaking barriers in American aviation historyThe unbreakable bonds between women supporting each otherHeartwarming horse adventures that inspire personal growthAn empowering coming-of-age journey during WWIIRich historical details about life in WW2 AmericaAn ideal historical adventure book for:School history curriculum (2nd grade to 8th grade)History buffs passionate about WW2 planesReaders who love airplanes, flying, friendship, horses, and adventuresParents looking for WW2 books for childrenTeachers building diverse historical fiction libraryHomeschool parents studying WW2 for kidsGrandparents looking for adventure books for childrenReaders interested in empowering storiesDiscover why Flying Fillies is a valuable resource for family and school libraries. For kids and kids at heart. Aged 7+ Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ BrainLush Media Inc (July 1, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 15


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 18 years


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,948,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #573 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction #3,869 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Girls' & Women's Issues (Books) #10,014 in Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Well written book for 5-7 grade
Entertaining and educational. I learned about the WASP's, the female Air Force pilots in WW II. This was fictional but described aspects of the history of where the pilot's group came from, interesting detail. Also the book has an underlying Growth Mindset tone to it, as well as a "women and do anything" theme, both are good messages for the youth of today. I also enjoyed the real world pictures of the WASP's and some of the details of the history of the group. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022 by Flammable
    • Read it in one sitting. My daughter's going to love it.
I read the first chapter aloud to my kids. They were enjoying the banter between Dawn and Samantha, (giggled at Samantha calling the town Dawn was moving to Stinkwater) and then it was bedtime. After putting them to bed, I kept going and read the whole book. That's my first compliment to pay the author; the flow, character development and story arc are wonderful. Another reason I loved this book is that a young girl is the central character and she has a lot of personal character. Dawn dreams big dreams, and more importantly, acts with purpose to achieve them. I am excited for my daughter to read the rest of the book, and hope she wants to emulate Dawn by getting back on the horse every time she's bucked off, by volunteering and serving for causes she believes in, by choosing good friends and courageously dealing with bullies. There's lots of entertaining dialogue throughout which is probably a big reason I kept binge-reading. The final reason I'm recommending this book is the historical value. I'd never heard of the WASP program, or balloon bombs and it was fun to spend time down the Google rabbit hole about these subjects after I finished the book. The photos at the back of the book are also very cool. Read it, I think you'll love it too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022 by Dylan
    • Masterfully telling a story that needed to be told
I have been a WW2 history buff for many years, but this was the first I had heard about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The author was able to take transform a precious piece of American history that had been overlooked amongst the millions of stories of human strife, sacrifice and heroism that a world changing event like WW2 creates and weave it into a brilliant archetypal narrative that resonates with all of us at all ages. An amazing historical artifact presented in a way that is engaging to readers of all ages. It’s a story that needed telling and to be told well, and to that, the author knocked it out of the park. Will be sharing come Christmas. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022 by Amazon Customer
    • Never knew!!
I've got 3 kids, and am glad I have another book for them to read. I enjoyed reading this one together with my youngest boy. This one is pretty good, inspiring. I didn't know about women pilots in WW2, and this book does a great job of painting a picture for me. I feel this book will be very empowering for my daughter as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by Patrick
    • Powerful message of Love, Strength, Diligence and Persistent Pursuit of Excellence
My wife and I had the privilege of raising four daughters to adults and, as youth, they each would have enjoyed the joy of hearing this wonderful story of developing a strong character and creative spirit in a young woman. Every parent or mentor to young women will consider this book a foundational and realistic look into a life enjoyed through love, diligence and the persistent pursuit of making good decisions and overcoming setbacks whether self-induced or circumstantial. I look forward to the next installment in the life of Dawn Springfield! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022 by R. J. Taylor
    • Inspirational story for all of us
A wonderful stirring story for young readers about their peer of years ago named Dawn, who, being caught up by the cataclysmic events of World War II, was swept through many a dramatic experience of her life - not the least of which were inspirations from and friendships with members of the illustrious WASPS, a squadron of fearless, all-women pilots who defied danger while executing their country’s critical wartime missions. A great read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023 by Elena
    • A Powerful Voice for a Story that Needs to be Heard
I bought this for myself, my sisters, and my 9-year-old nieces in Texas, and we all LOVED it. One of my sisters is a history teacher, and in her humble opinion, this is one of the most empowering women's books she's ever read. As a female pilot, I humbly admit I had never heard about this story until now. It's a beautiful recount of a critical time in American history told through the eyes of a young girl who had her own adventures during WWII. I don't want to spoil it for future readers with any detail... I can only highly recommend this book to all WWII history buffs, children, and adults who would enjoy a quick read and an important story worth knowing! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022 by Sunshine Filled Days
    • Wow! I had no idea!
Girls…. think eighteen year olds… in WWII flew every kind of war plane that existed to anywhere in the world these planes were needed. Talk about inspirational. This is a great read. It’s an important read. Think you don’t make a difference? These woman did. It’s not a light read as growing up is never easy. What a fun, action packed journey based on true life. Worth your time! And pass it forward! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022 by Gail Decker

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