From a sandy North Carolina dune to mid air
Two cartoon flies join readers as they follow Orville and Wilbur Wright on their quest for flight, providing a hearty blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in American and aviation history. AGES: 6-8
AUTHOR: Thomas Kingsley Troupe has written more than thirty children’s books. His book Legend of the Werewolf (Picture Window Books, 2011) received a bronze medal for the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and two young boys. ILLUSTRATOR: Jomike Tejido is the author and/or illustrator of more than 100 children’s books. Working digitally, he specialises in whimsical illustrations, especially of dinosaurs, robots, and weird creatures-the stuff his readers love! Jomike and his family are based in Manila, Philippines, where he also paints and participates in art exhibitions.