Up & Down: The Adventures of John Jeffries, First American to Fly by Don Brown. PICTURE BOOK/ NON-FICTION. Charlesbridge, 2018. $17. 9781580898126
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
A true account of Dr. John Jeffries and Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s historical trip in a hot air balloon across the English Channel from England to France. Dr. Jeffries was interested in studying the weather, especially from greater heights. These two will have to be creative as their balloon starts to sink before they reach France.
Such a well-researched book and the author even noted at the end quotes he took from the actual men on the trip, which was impressive. I liked the story and suspense the author created as there were many close calls in their journey. This may be harder for younger readers to be engaged, but a good historical story.
SLM
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