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The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santo-Dumont
Written by Victoria Griffith
Narrated by Jeff Woodman
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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A successful journalist, Victoria Griffith makes her first foray into children's fiction with the story of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the larger-than- life Brazilian who many argue flew before the Wright brothers. It was 1906 in Paris when Alberto, challenged by a fellow inventor, turned his dirigible into a flying machine and cemented his place in the history of flight. ". the story's suspense (rival pilots! harrowing landings!) and surprise cameos (Louis Cartier!) make this an elegant tribute to a hero of early aviation."-Publishers Weekly
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Telling the tale of the once famous, now often forgotten aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, sometimes called "the father of aviation," Griffith and Montanari challenge the idea that we owe flight to the Wright brothers alone. Soft pastel illustrations allow the yellowish paper on which Griffith drew them to show through, creating a somewhat airy, textured effect that would not work half so well on a white background. This looseness of pigment in places compliments the long-limbed, slightly sketchy art style Montanari favors in this work. The narrative seems somewhat disconnected, in part because after a mid-story time jump, it switches point of view from Alberto to his friend and wrist-watch inventor Louis. The soft illustration, and the unique subject matter, which challenges a standard US-centric view of the history of flight, however, makes this picture book an excellent non-fiction tale for young readers.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An excellent story for children full of little known facts that will surprise parents and children. This would make a wonderful book to do a report on. I honestly had never heard of Santos-Dumont and I applaud Ms. Griffith for introducing me to him. I wonder who Ms. Griffith will introduce us to next? I would certainly read more by her. The illustrations are fabulous. Bravo!!