Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride

An extraordinary picture book from Newbery Honoree Pam Muñoz Ryan and Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick about two heroines, national treasures, and close friends, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt!

Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together!On a brisk and cloudless evening in April 1933, Amelia and Eleanor did the unprecedented: They stole away from a White House dinner, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport jet, and took off on a glorious adventure--while still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns!This picture book tour de force celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in the name of fulfillment, conviction, and fun. Soaring text, inspired by the known facts of this event, and breathtaking drawings ask readers to dream dreams as big as Amelia and Eleanor's.

Distinctions and Praise for Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride: (partial listing)Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Los Angeles Times Book of the Year 2000ALA Notable ILA Notable Children's Books for a Global SocietyABA Book Sense Book of the Year FinalistCBC/NCSS Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social StudiesBank Street College Best Children's Books of the YearParenting Magazine 1999 "Reading Magic" Award WinnerPen USA West Literary Award in Children's Literature 2000"A compelling slice from the lives of two determined, outspoken and passionate women." --Publishers Weekly