"Above all, Sheinkin makes the Derby pilots' passion for the sky so contagious, even a white-knuckle flier's heart can't help but soar." -- The New York Times *" Sheinkin's story-like narration puts readers right in the action, making them gasp and cheer along with the fliers. This book soars as it details these often overlooked figures from history." -- Booklist , starred review *"Born to Fly is full of emergency landings, nail-biting finishes and (probable) acts of sabotage; when there isn't an archival photo to capture a moment, Bijou Karman's unpretentious line art fills in the gaps." -- Shelf Awareness , starred review *" Sheinkin's thorough research and attention to detail make the era come alive for readers." -- School Library Journal , starred review *[S]oaring past boundaries. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review " Suspenseful, informative, and remarkably uplifting." -- Kirkus Reviews "With immediacy and vivid detail, Sheinken's thoroughly researched account of these daring women will capture the imagination of contemporary readers.
" -- Publishers Weekly " Sheinkin is a history writer of unusual gumption and no shortage of nerve. Born to Fly is a real barn burner." -- Shelf Awareness "Lively and engaging." -- Horn Book Undefeated : "A model of research and documentation as well as of stylish writing that tells an always absorbing story." -- Booklist , starred review "A thoroughly engrossing and extensively researched examination of football's first 'all-American.' " -- School Library Journal , starred review Most Dangerous : "Easily the best study of the Vietnam War available for teen readers." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review The Port Chicago 50: "Sheinkin delivers another meticulously researched WWII story." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Bomb: "This is edge-of-the-seat material.
" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review The Notorious Benedict Arnold: "American history is brought to life in this engaging story of revolution and treason." -- School Library Journal , starred review.