The Wright Brothers

By Lewis Helfand Illustrated by Sankha Banerjee


The Wright Brothers
Online price: £6.99
Paperback, 72 pages
Published: 1st November 2010

Category: Fiction 10+
Interest age, years: From 10 To 13

Orville and Wilbur Wright were just two seemingly average brothers from the American city of Dayton, Ohio, without even a high school diploma. Both were content living as local businessmen, printing newspapers and making bicycles. But like so many others, the two creative and inventive brothers harboured a secret fantasy since childhood – a dream to be able to fly.



In the late 1800s, the world’s leading scientists were trying to construct a machine that could soar above the earth. One by one these brilliant scientists failed, some even falling to their deaths, victims of their own winged contraptions. So how could Orville and Wilbur even think of succeeding when no one else could?



But succeed they did. This is the story of their lives, the risks they take, and their unwillingness to accept defeat despite failures. An inspiring account of indomitable courage and faith brought to you in the graphic format by Campfire.

Skilfully told, giving the reader an understanding not just of what the Wrights did but of who they were; and the deftly sensitive - and beautifully coloured - illustrations communicate a real sense of both character and period... Books that - to quote Lord Reith – ‘inform, educate and entertain,’ as this one does are to be prized.  Young readers will be both captivated and inspired by the lives of the Wright brothers, and that can only be a good thing. - Armadillo Magazine

a well presented and thought out account, leaving the reader wanting to explore more about some of the events described. - School Librarian



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 72 pages
ISBN: 9789380028163
Format: 260mm x 165mm

BIC Code: YFW
BISAC Code:  JUV008000
Imprint: Campfire


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