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Unsolved
Author John Micklos, Jr., discusses the various theories surrounding her disappearance and what is being done today as the search continues to discover what became of this famous female pilot. Micklos includes details from Earhart's final flight, including dialogue from the last known radio contact with her. Readers will discover how this young adventurous girl became the well-respected pilot with an unsolved mystery ending.
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The questions surrounding Earharts ultimate fate spark the interest of many. Micklos discusses the pilots childhood, including what made her tick and what made her fly. However, the books real focus is on the events of her fateful round-the-world adventure. The author makes it clear that Earhart understood the risks she was taking and was compelled to try it anyway. There are several theories about what happened to her and her copilot, Fred Noonan, on July 2, 1937. Perhaps her airplane ran out of fuel, causing its passengers to die at sea. Maybe they landed on a nearby Pacific island and waited in vain for rescue. Or it could be they made an emergency landing and were picked up by the Japanese military, who suspected them of spying for the American government. As the plane and remains have never been found and identified, no one really knows. Fully half of this book is devoted to the famous flight and the possible explanations for what occurred. Chock-full of photos, including an aerial view of the diminutive Howland Island, Unsolved captures the imagination. The author highlights specific subjects and concepts that are essential to understanding Earharts character and times. Even libraries that own other books about the aviator should consider this one., School Library Journal July 2007
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