Amanda Flies High

By Vicki Childs

Amanda Panda is going on a hot-air balloon flight. She arrives at the launch site in time to watch the crew spread out and inflate the balloon. With her friends, Vicki, Kathy, and Mary, Amanda climbs into the basket and sets off for a flight over Salem, Oregon. At the end of the flight, Amanda watches as the crew packs up the balloon for the next flight. She has taken many pictures, and can’t wait to share them with all of her friends.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 15, 2004
• ISBN: 9781477181478

Vicki Childs

Vicki Childs grew up in Eugene, Oregon. She attended the University of Oregon and graduated with an elementary teaching certificate. She later earned a certificate in educational media. Vicki taught elementary school for two years on the island of Guam. After twenty-eight year of teaching grades two through six in Salem Oregon, Vicki retired in July of 2002. She now has more time to spend on her hobbies. Vicki enjoys reading, needlework, photography, and traveling. She has always wanted to write children’s books. Vicki was given a hot-air balloon ride as a retirement present. On her second flight Amanda Panda went along. Vicki decided to let Amanda tell the story of their hot-air adventure. Since her trip with Amanda Vicki has flown several more times, and become a member of the balloon chase crew. She still lives and flies in Salem. This is Vicki’s first book.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2003096427

Rev. date: 08/08/2019

Dedicated to Jeanne, who would have enjoyed this adventure.

You can write to Amanda at www.vickispandas.com

Thank you to Kathy LeDuc-Gibson and Mary Kamppi who took this flight with Amanda and me.

A special thank you to Kathy LeDuc-Gibson for her hours of patience in teaching me to use the computer's tools in the creation of this book.

A very special thank you to Jim Desch of Balloon Flying Service of Oregon. He patiently explained, drew pictures, and answered my many questions. Then he made me a member of his chase crew where I learned first hand all of the things that make for a safe flight and landing. Thank you also to the members of the chase crew: Jan Cline, and the Pollnows–Bill, Sandi, J.R., Nick, and