Let's Fly
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The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world--co-authored by Barrington and award-winning author Chana Stiefel, with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football--his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually fly a plane--
WHOAAA After that, Barrington had big plans, and two words:
Let's Fly Barrington Irving worked hard to become a pilot, and even harder to inspire other people to think big too. How big? A flight around the WORLD big. Climb aboard for the true story of how Barrington Irving went from tinkering kid to towering pilot and flew solo around the world--breaking records as the youngest person and first Black man ever to do it. With maps, labels, lists, and cool backmatter, including news of what Barring Irving is doing today, this book soars. Buckle up Sky-high dreams ahead. "Rich and inspiring . . . Will have young flying enthusiasts riveted." --SLJ
"High-octane and] heroic. --Booklist.
"Uplifting . . . Will put the wind under readers' wings." --Kirkus
WHOAAA After that, Barrington had big plans, and two words:
Let's Fly Barrington Irving worked hard to become a pilot, and even harder to inspire other people to think big too. How big? A flight around the WORLD big. Climb aboard for the true story of how Barrington Irving went from tinkering kid to towering pilot and flew solo around the world--breaking records as the youngest person and first Black man ever to do it. With maps, labels, lists, and cool backmatter, including news of what Barring Irving is doing today, this book soars. Buckle up Sky-high dreams ahead. "Rich and inspiring . . . Will have young flying enthusiasts riveted." --SLJ
"High-octane and] heroic. --Booklist.
"Uplifting . . . Will put the wind under readers' wings." --Kirkus
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0593532139
ISBN13:9780593532133
Release Date:January 2025
Publisher:Dial Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.8" x 11.2"
Age Range:3 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
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