Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot and Racer (Young Patriots Series) [Paperback]

Kathryn Cleven Sisson (Author), Cathy Morrison (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

World War I flying ace, winner of the Medal of Honor, and racecar driver Eddie Rickenbacker was an adventurous boy who first attempted flight by riding his bicycle off the roof while holding an umbrella. The son of Swiss immigrants, young Eddie grew up in the Midwest in the early 20th century. He worked hard to help support his family, but found time to build a “pushmobile,” experience a thrilling ride in a horseless carriage, and come face-to-face with a moving train. Young readers will gasp as he rides a runaway mining cart that jumps the tracks and cheer at Eddie’s first auto racing victory. Included are fun facts about Eddie Rickenbacker's life and the America he grew up in.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"(The Young Patriots series) is...an outstanding contribution to children's literature. Patria Press has successfully reintroduced America's past with this fine series for children."

About the Author

Kathryn Cleven Sisson is the author of Black Hawk, Young Sauk Warrior, John Hancock, New England Boy, and Famous American Patriots for Young People, winner of the Dolley Madison Award from the Sons of the American Revolution. Cathy Morrison is the illustrator of Ignacio's Chair and the Young Patriots series. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Picturebookartists.org. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Patria Press, Inc; 2nd edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882859138
• ISBN-13: 978-1882859139
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #850,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > Sports > Motor Sports
  • #45 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Motor Sports
  • #77 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Motor Sports

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An upbeat and inspirational biography, June 10, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot and Racer (Young Patriots series) (Hardcover)

Very nicely written for the young reader by Kathryn Cleven Sisson, Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot And Racer is the latest of the Patria Press "Young Patriots Series", a collection of biographical books celebrating the achievements of youthful American heroes and heroines. Children will avidly follow the daring exploits of a young man with flying in his blood, who would one day become a World War I Flying Ace and winner of the Medal of Honor. Enhanced with black/white illustrations by Cathy Morrison, Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot And Racer is an upbeat and inspirational biography for young grade-school level readers which would make a welcome addition to any school or community library collection!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars boy pioneer!, September 16, 2003

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Rebecca Brown "rebeccasreads" (Clallam Bay, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot and Racer (Young Patriots series) (Hardcover)

In keeping with the Centennial of Flight -- Rebeccasreads recommends this book as a look at how Eddie Rickenbacker, an Ohio farm boy with Swiss roots, grew up to become a World War 1 Flying Ace, a founder of our commercial aviation, a pioneer racecar driver & the owner of no less than the famed Indianpolis 500 Speedway.

Originally published 80 years ago, Patria Press is re-issuing the Young Patriot Series -- all fine stories about the childhoods of many of our heroes & heroines.