Flying Fillies

An empowering story of a young cowgirl's coming-of-age journey and life-changing friendship with America's pioneering female aviators: Women Airforce Service Pilots WASP of WWII. Aged 7+

BOOKLIFE SEMI-FINALIST 2023

"An engrossing tale of women fighting for a chance to defend their country." —Kirkus Reviews

"LOVED IT! A fun YA novel with real WW2 history disguised inside its pages." —Reedsy Discovery

"A top recommendation for libraries... brings the era and its women to life." —Midwest Book Review

"Hui's captivating debut portrays America's early involvement in World War II… Determination and perseverance are fundamental themes throughout this historical tale, and readers of every age will be enthralled." — BookLife

". . . Christy Hui deftly captures Dawn's involvement with a group of 'fly girls.'. . . The engrossing history and psychological pull of Flying Fillies bring the era and its women to life. More so than most other accounts of World War II for young readers, it connects the dots between personal passion and higher-level thinking and life experiences." — Donovan's Literary Services

"With overarching themes of hope, joy, and love, the delightful historical novel Flying Fillies follows a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot as she meets and assists military women who are already working in that capacity." — Foreword Clarion Reviews

"The WASP were some of the bravest female aviators in American history... children across the globe can learn about these extraordinary women through this inspiring tale." —Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, National WASP WWII Museum

"Flying Fillies is inspirational and informative—perfect for fans of historical fiction and horse lovers alike." —The Children's Book Review

"An excellent book for young readers... will inspire young people with the daring and exciting lives of people who made a difference." —Steve Friedman, 6th Grade Teacher

From Christy Hui, award-winning creator and producer of XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN, comes an inspiring adventure book for young adults that celebrates heroism, friendship, and the power of dreams.

FLYING FILLIES sweeps readers into an exciting world of aviation and horse adventures, inspired by the true story of America's pioneering female pilots WASP of WWII.

When Pearl Harbor is attacked, 12-year-old Dawn Springfield's peaceful life transforms into an extraordinary journey of discovery. In the dusty Avenger Field of Sweetwater, Texas, these brave female aviators leave everything behind to serve their country. They take to the skies in military aircraft while male pilots fight on overseas battlegrounds to support the war effort. With courage, perseverance, and determination, these trailblazing women aviators unflinchingly overcome challenges. They show Dawn that glass ceilings are made to be flown through--the sky's the limit.

Thanks to the National WASP WWII Museum's authentic historical images of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in training, the book features a vivid LOOKING BACK section. This supplemental reading brings history to life with other important WWII photographs and educational information, enriching readers with real-life facts and figures about wartime America.

Features include:
- Thrilling flying adventures
- Heartwarming horse stories
- Inspiring stories of brave female pilots
- Exciting historical adventures
- Authentic WWII images
- Educational history section

Perfect for readers who love:
- Adventure stories and flying
- Horse adventures
- Historical fiction
- Empowering true stories
- Aviation, airplanes, and military aircraft
- Stories about strong role models

Join Dawn on this inspiring journey through WWII history and discover self-empowerment for the sky's the limit.

Perfect for 2nd grade to 8th grade middle school children. Ages 7+