Amelia Lost

Author Candace Fleming

Grades 3-7 Ages 8-12

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

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780593177846
Hardcover 9780375841989
eBook 9780307980212

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

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Candace Fleming

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