Amelia Lost
Author: Candace Fleming

This biography of Amelia Earhart intersperses the details of her life with the details of her disappearance. Prepare to be hooked and emotionally engrossed from the very first page. Worry about Amelia's lack of communication during her last flight and tear through the book searching for answers.

 

There are many pictures and copies of artifacts (letters etc) and the chapters are short and packed full of information. This biography covers subjects that other biographies on Amelia Earhart haven't explored such as how carefully her public image was crafted, especially with help from her husband, publisher George Putnam. Readers may find themselves looking at Amelia in a different light, but there is still much to adore about this heroine. The author does a good job of reserving judgment about her subject and just presenting the facts for the readers to judge themselves. The writing is excellent.

I highly recommend this book for a biography report. Hands down, one of the best books published for kids in 2011.

Calling all families! The Dayton Art Institute's Norman Rockwell exhibit ends February 5th and you don't want to miss it!! Take a fun and fascinating walk back in time and see a slice of American life unfold before your very eyes. Sometimes happy, as the kids caught swimming where they shouldn't and sometimes tragic, as little Ruby breaking barriers and attending an all white school, these paintings are sure to inspire you. And before you leave, ham it up!! Pose and have your picture taken in front of a life-size Saturday Evening Post cover! Props are available and photos taken by the museum staff. For more information on extended hours and the exhibit visit www.daytonartinstitute.org or call (937) 223-5277.