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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and loaded with facts!
This book is really good. I like the way the author provides information about Orville and Wilbur individually, instead of just lumping them together as "the Wright brothers." I also liked reading about their childhood, how they got interested in flying, and how they developed their airplane.
Published on February 23, 2005

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3.0 out of 5 stars a little disappointing
Although this book appears to be biographical fiction for kids, the fiction outweighs the history so heavily that I see very little value in it as a history teaching tool. As a story, the plot is moral and enjoyable enough (if a bit trite) and seemed appropriate for a 2nd or 3rd grader just getting into longer chapter books. If you are hoping to learn a lot about the...
Published on April 2, 2008 by S. Steadman


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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and loaded with facts!, February 23, 2005
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This book is really good. I like the way the author provides information about Orville and Wilbur individually, instead of just lumping them together as "the Wright brothers." I also liked reading about their childhood, how they got interested in flying, and how they developed their airplane.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars a little disappointing, April 2, 2008
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Although this book appears to be biographical fiction for kids, the fiction outweighs the history so heavily that I see very little value in it as a history teaching tool. As a story, the plot is moral and enjoyable enough (if a bit trite) and seemed appropriate for a 2nd or 3rd grader just getting into longer chapter books. If you are hoping to learn a lot about the real Wright brothers, though, look elsewhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young readers, November 20, 2011
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My 4th grade daughter enjoyed reading this and had good comprehension. Very well written for younger readers who are able to read long chapter books.
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The history of these young boys; young flies:, February 21, 2006
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This is a book back in history. The biography of two males come to me for the coolest time for kids! So, if you are a young child, you may like to read a biography two males. Gruateened you will love it!!
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3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Two Inventors, October 9, 2000
Read about the life of those amazing inventors, Wilbur and Oriville Wright, as they learn explore, and create a flying machine!
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