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The Hallelujah Flight

For Ages 4-7
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The Hallelujah Flight

During the Great Depression, the ace black pilot James Banning decided to fly from coast to coast to serve as an inspiration to people everywhere. So with a little ingenuity and a whole lot of heart, he fixed up the dilapidated OXX6 Eagle Rock plane with his co-pilot and mechanic, Thomas Allen, earning them the derisive nickname, "The Flying Hobos." But with the help of friends and family along the way who signed their names on the wings of the plane in exchange for food, fuel and supplies, Banning and Allen made it through treacherous weather and overcame ruthless prejudice to receive a heroes' welcome upon landing in New York on October 9, 1932.

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Phil Bildner

Phil Bildner used to be a middle school teacher in the New York City Public Schools and now write books for kids. He enjoys traveling around the country in order to visit schools and talk to students about his books and writing and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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