Amelia Lost
Featured in the upcoming National Geographic documentary, Expedition Amelia! This is a critically acclaimed look at the life, disappearance, and search for the legendary aviatrix, Amelia Earhart.
On May 21, 1937, the most famous female pilot of all time, Amelia Earhart, set out to do the impossible: circumnavigate the globe at its widest point--27,000 miles in all. Just six weeks later, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Eighty years have passed since that fateful flight; and still, Amelia's plane has never been found. Discover the thrilling life and tragic end of America's most famous trailblazing flier with this impeccably researched and masterfully crafted book from acclaimed author Candace Fleming.
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Named a Best Book of the Year by:
The Washington Post
School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
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Awards
Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Master List - NOMINEE 0
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - SUBMITTED 0
Maine Student Book Award - NOMINEE 0
TimeOutNewYorkKids.com 50 Best Books for Kids - WINNER 2012
Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction - WINNER 2012
Cybils - WINNER 2011
Horn Book Fanfare - WINNER 2011
New York Times Notable Book - WINNER 2011
Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books - WINNER 2011
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - WINNER 2011