Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith (English) Paperback Book

Description: Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith When America enters World War II, the Army creates the Women's Air Force Service Pilots. Ida Mae Jones, a young African-American woman, suddenly sees a way to fly as well as do something to help her brother stationed in the Pacific. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description All Ida Mae Jones wants to do is fly. Her daddy was a pilot, and years after his death she feels closest to him when sheos in the air. But as a young black woman in 1940s Louisiana, she knows the sky is off limits to her, until America enters World War II, and the Army forms the WASPnWomen Airforce Service Pilots. Ida has a chance to fulfill her dream if sheos willing to use her light skin to pass as a white girl. She wants to fly more than anything, but Ida soon learns that denying oneos self and family is a heavy burden, and ultimately itos not what you do but who you are thatos most important.Read Sherri L. Smith's posts on the Penguin Blog Author Biography Sherri L. Smith is the author of "Lucy the Giant" and S"parrow." She lives in Los Angeles, California. "From the Hardcover edition." Table of Contents Introduction1. The Duchy of Nassau and the Eberbach AsylumSection I: Religion2. Religious Madness in the Vormarz: Culture, Politics, and the Professionalization of Psychiatry3. Religious Madness and the Formation of PatientsSection II: Sexuality and Gender4. Medical Representation of Sexual Madness: Nymphomania and Masturbatory Insanity5. Doctors and Patients: The Practice(s) of Nymphomania6. Women, Sex, and Rural LifeSection III: Delinquincy and Criminality7. Masturbatory Insanity and Delinquincy8. Jews and the Criminalization of MadnessConclusion Review The Washington Post Best Kids Books of the YearALA Best Books for Young AdultsCalifornia Book Awards Young Adult Gold Medal WinnerTexas Tayshas High School Reading ListChildrens Indie Next ListChicago Public Library Best of the Best BooksCapital Choices Noteworthy Books for ChildrenCooperative Childrens Book Center Choices "This breakthrough title adds a new story to the shelves of World War II books." --Booklist, starred review -A dynamic, heartfelt novel. --The Washington Post -A thrilling, but little-known story that begs to be told. The book is at once informative and entertaining. --School Library Journal "This well-told, interesting story moves along at a good clip . . . A vibrant picture of WWII women and of Jim Crow as it was then." --Kirkus Reviews "It was hard not to find myself cheering Ida Mae on. Hard not to get an itch to fly after reading this. Sherri Smith is a truly talented writer and Flygirl is a wonderful story." --Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author Review Quote A thrilling, but little-known story that begs to be told. The book is at once informative and entertaining. School Library Journal Details ISBN0142417254 Author Sherri L. Smith Short Title FLYGIRL Publisher Speak Language English ISBN-10 0142417254 ISBN-13 9780142417256 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Audience Age 12-17 Imprint Penguin USA Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Pages 304 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-05-18 Audience Children/Juvenile US Release Date 2010-09-16 UK Release Date 2010-09-16 NZ Release Date 2010-09-15 AU Release Date 2010-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43648089;

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