Harcourt School Publishers Signatures: English as a Second Language Library Book Grade 3 Amelia'S Fantstc Flight (An Owlet Book)
Kindergarten-Grade 2-- A less than fantastic flight. Since Amelia loves airplanes, she builds one and goes ``. . . for a little spin.'' She flies around the world in less than a day, but nothing happens, and the girl never interacts with her surroundings. The illustrations are colorful, clear, and suggestive of the country being represented. Each page includes a world map inset highlighting her route. The places look inviting, but the aviatrix is set on flying, not sightseeing. The involuntary association with Amelia Earhart is bothersome since one can't help remembering that the original Amelia never came home. This and the fact that the book lacks a story line makes it unsatisfying. --Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NYCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.