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The Hallelujah Flight Hardcover - 2010
by Bildner, Phil
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
The extraordinary story ofJames Banning, the first AfricanAmerican pilot to fly across thecountry.
During the Great Depression, the ace black pilot JamesBanning decided to fly from coast to coast to serveas an inspiration to people everywhere. So he fixedup the dilapidated OXX6 Eagle Rock plane with hiscopilot and mechanic, Thomas Allen, earning themthe derisive nickname "The Flying Hoboes." But withthe help of friends and family Banning and Allenmade it through treacherous weather and ruthlessprejudice to receive a heroes' welcome upon landingin New York on October 9, 1932.
This exceptional story of determination and pride,shown through John Holyfield's energetic flightscenes and sweeping landscapes, will put you in thecockpit right alongside Banning and Allen as theycomplete the journey of a lifetime.
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Details
- Title The Hallelujah Flight
- Author Bildner, Phil
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for You, U.S.A.
- Date 2010-01-07
- Illustrated Yes
- Bookseller's Inventory # mon0000035496
- ISBN 9780399247897 / 0399247890
- Weight 0.89 lbs (0.40 kg)
- Dimensions 10.44 x 9.81 x 0.39 in (26.52 x 24.92 x 0.99 cm)
- Ages 05 to 08 years
- Grade levels K - 3
- Reading level 760
- Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Flight
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009010362
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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