{"product_id":"amelia-and-eleanor-go-for-a-ride-hardcover","title":"Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePam Muñoz Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Selznick\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature Legacy Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary picture book from Newbery Honoree Pam Muñoz Ryan and Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick about two heroines, national treasures, and close friends, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together!On a brisk and cloudless evening in April 1933, Amelia and Eleanor did the unprecedented: They stole away from a White House dinner, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport jet, and took off on a glorious adventure--while still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns!This picture book tour de force celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in the name of fulfillment, conviction, and fun. Soaring text, inspired by the known facts of this event, and breathtaking drawings ask readers to dream dreams as big as Amelia and Eleanor's.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMELIA EARHART AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELT WERE BIRDS OF A FEATHER.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a brisk and cloudless evening in April 1933, Amelia and Eleanor did the unprecedented: They stole away from a White House dinner, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport plane, and took off on a glorious adventure -- while still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis picture book tour de force celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in the name of fulfillment, conviction, and fun. Soaring text, inspired by the known facts of this event, and breathtaking drawings ask readers to dream dreams as big as Amelia's and Eleanor's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePam Muñoz Ryan is the recipient of the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, the PEN Center USA Award, and the 2024 Children's Literature Legacy Award for her body of work. She was the 2018 and is the 2026 US nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. She received a Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novel, \u003ci\u003eEcho\u003c\/i\u003e. Her other celebrated novels, \u003ci\u003eEsperanza Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRiding Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBecoming Naomi León\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePaint the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMañanaland\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEl Niño\u003c\/i\u003e, have received countless accolades, among them the Pura Belpré Award, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and the Américas Award. Her acclaimed picture books include \u003ci\u003eAmelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride\u003c\/i\u003e and the Sibert Honor book \u003ci\u003eWhen Marian Sang\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, \u003ci\u003eMice and Beans\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Joe Cepeda, and \u003ci\u003eTony Baloney\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Ryan lives near San Diego, California, with her family. Visit Pam at www.PamMunozRyan.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie \u003ci\u003eHugo\u003c\/i\u003e. He followed that with the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eWonderstruck\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eThe Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, \u003ci\u003eBaby Monkey, Private Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and \u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com\/brianselznick.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 10.32 x 12.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nevada Young Readers' Award (2003)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book Sense Book of the Year Award (2000)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bookseller's Choice (2000)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52854620324064,"sku":"9780590960755","price":22.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/zUwaM47mp9780590960755.webp?v=1781241006","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/amelia-and-eleanor-go-for-a-ride-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}