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Title: Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings" by Dorothy Wayne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a spirited sixteen-year-old girl named Dorothy Dixon, who exhibits a passion for adventure, particularly in sailing and flying. The narrative begins with her brash decision to sail in potentially dangerous weather, showcasing her determination and independent spirit, which sets the tone for her thrilling journey into aviation. The opening of the novel presents Dorothy's encounter with Bill Bolton, a young aviator and her neighbor, as she prepares to set sail. Despite his warnings about an impending storm, Dorothy's pride leads her to ignore his advice and venture out on the water. This choice results in a harrowing experience during which her sloop capsizes, leading to a dramatic rescue by Bill, who arrives in an amphibious plane. The beginning establishes the relationship between the two characters, setting the stage for both romantic tension and shared adventure, as they face challenges together in the aftermath of her ordeal. This mix of adventure, courage, and an emerging partnership invites readers into a world of youthful ambition and the quest for knowledge in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wayne, Dorothy, 1884-
EBook No.: 45174
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Mystery and detective stories
Subject: Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Women air pilots -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gangsters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Canaan (Conn.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings" by Dorothy Wayne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a spirited sixteen-year-old girl named Dorothy Dixon, who exhibits a passion for adventure, particularly in sailing and flying. The narrative begins with her brash decision to sail in potentially dangerous weather, showcasing her determination and independent spirit, which sets the tone for her thrilling journey into aviation. The opening of the novel presents Dorothy's encounter with Bill Bolton, a young aviator and her neighbor, as she prepares to set sail. Despite his warnings about an impending storm, Dorothy's pride leads her to ignore his advice and venture out on the water. This choice results in a harrowing experience during which her sloop capsizes, leading to a dramatic rescue by Bill, who arrives in an amphibious plane. The beginning establishes the relationship between the two characters, setting the stage for both romantic tension and shared adventure, as they face challenges together in the aftermath of her ordeal. This mix of adventure, courage, and an emerging partnership invites readers into a world of youthful ambition and the quest for knowledge in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wayne, Dorothy, 1884-
EBook No.: 45174
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Mystery and detective stories
Subject: Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Women air pilots -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gangsters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Canaan (Conn.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.