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Born to Fly tells the story of eleven-year-old tomboy Bird McGill. Ever since she can remember, Bird has loved flying in small propeller airplanes with her mechanic dad. When the local airstrip is turned into a military flight school, Bird is in heaven. But when a young Japanese American... read more
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Bird's dad has to go to war. Bird wants to write report on war hawk but kenji takes it instead. Ms Simpson asign bird to write report on marsh weeds. Kenji and bird were running from Farley and the bullies; they went in Father's boat. The boat was lifted submarine Farleys dad died Warehouse... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Bird McGill: A future pilot and a lot of courage.
- Kenji Fujita: a great friend to bird
- Margret McGill: Bird's older sister
- Alvin McGill: Bird's little brother
- Lieutenent Peppel: Margret's boyfriend. Also a lieutenent in the army.
- Uncle Tomo: Add a description of this character.
- Farley Peck: Bully at school
- Deputy steyer: just your average cop until....
Organizations edit
- Abwehr: Secret German spy organization
- Works Projects Administration (WPA): The largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions to carry out public works projects.
- Warhawk factory: Add a description of this organization.
First Sentence edit
Just 'cause I was a girl in 1941, don't think I was some sissy.
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Authors & Contributors edit
- Michael Ferrari (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-385-73715-9
Page Count: 224
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-385-73715-9
Page Count: 224
Awards edit
- Delacorte Yearling Prize (2007)
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