In a time when the sky belongs entirely to birds and a few brave men, a quiet woman named Sophie Blanchard looks up and imagines something completely different. While the bustling streets of France make her incredibly nervous, she finds ultimate peace when she looks toward the clouds. When she takes her very first ride in a massive hot-air balloon, she knows she has found where she truly belongs.
You will float alongside Sophie as she defies every expectation of her time to become the very first female professional balloon pilot in history. Despite fierce storms, freezing altitudes, and plenty of doubters on the ground, she bravely pilots her balloon higher than anyone thought possible. This beautifully illustrated true story invites you to soar into the sky and discover how one womans courage helped her rise above the rest of the world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
30 Pages
