Title: Miss Todd and her wonderful flying machine
Description: Miss Todd and Her Wonderful Flying Machine was inspired by the Student Academy Award -winning animated short film Miss Todd and the real life story of Miss Lily Todd the first woman in the world to build and design an airplane. The story is set at the turn of the century when the world is awakening to the possibilities of 'the flying machine.' One young woman, Miss Lily Todd, is inspired and she'll do whatever it takes to fly. But oh, no, no, no At a time when becoming sky-born is already a challenge, Lily has more than gravity holding her down. Will she fly?
Subjects: Air pilots, Historical fiction, Juvenile fiction, Women air pilots, Airplanes, Fiction
Places: United States
People: E. Lilian Tood, E. Lilian Todd