Synopses & Reviews
The Wright boys' interest in flying began with a toy given to them when they were small children. As young men, they first opened a printing shop and then a bicycle shop, all the while experimenting with how to design a flying machine. Finally they achieved their incredible goal-man's first powered flight. In this accessible picture book with a "House that Jack Built" approach, young readers are gradually introduced to all the steps that led up to the Wright brother's remarkable historic accomplishment.
Review
"The cumulative story becomes tedious, but is offset by comments and asides from a band of four talking mice who observe the various stages and cleverly add humor, bits of information, and interest....Among the plethora of books on the subject this year...none has taken a humorous approach, which makes this more accessible to young readers." Kirkus Reviews
Review
"This rather slight picture book follows a 'House That Jack Built' pattern and quickly becomes tiresome....Edwards does employ a clever device to help tell the Wrights' story little mice scampering across the pages with asides to one another that actually contain significant facts and humorous opinions. However, it may be difficult for young readers to distinguish between the two." Library Journal
Synopsis
In this accessible picture book with a "House that Jack Built" approach, young readers are gradually introduced to all the steps that led up to the Wright brothers' remarkable historic accomplishment. Illustrations.