Violet the Pilot

Violet the PilotBy the time she's two years old, Violet Van Winkle can fi x nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she's building elaborate fl ying machines from scratch? mind boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing a ma jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she's capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will

By the time she's two years old, Violet Van Winkle can fi x nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she's building elaborate fl ying machines from scratch?mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she's capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will happen?something involving her bestever invention, a Boy Scout troop in peril, and even the mayor himself

A classic underdog story full of humor and sweetness and retro pizzazz, Violet the Pilot is both endearing and adorable. It?ll fl y right into your heart.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/13/2008
ISBN: 9780803731257
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.75h x 11.17w x 0.45d
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2008 pg. 37
Booklist 01/01/2008 pg. 96
School Library Journal 02/01/2008 pg. 83
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 292 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 121543 / Violet the Pilot
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5