In 1916, a young woman named Ruth Law attempted to fly from Chicago to New York City in one day-something no one else had been able to do. This is the story of that thrilling attempt.

RUTH LAW THRILLS A NATION chronicles the pilot's journey from the morning of the flight, when she woke up in a tent on the roof of a Chicago hotel, to her landing in New York City the next day. Although circumstances prevented her from achieving her goal, Ruth Law broke all United States nonstop flight records.

It is an amazing story of a dangerous journey made by a pilot whose courage deserves to be more widely known.
 

A Reading Rainbow Feature Selection

"...A likable story, well worth telling."
Kirkus Reviews

"...The intriguing account of a daring woman is told with a light tone and humorous watercolor and ink illustrations."
Horn Book

"..introduces a new heroine to young adventure fans...Brown's enthusiasm for and knowledge of his subject are clearly evident...An intriguing glimpse at a bygone era."
School Library Journal

 
Ruth Law Thrills a Nation / Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure / One Giant Leap / Rare Treasure / Uncommon Traveler / A Voice from the Wilderness / Across a Dark & Wild Sea  / Far Beyond the Garden Gate / Mack Made Movies / American Boy /  Our Time on the River /  Odd Boy Out /  Kid Blink Beats The World /  The Good Lion

All contents copyright Don Brown 1999, 2000, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004, 2005