LitPick Review
In a time of hardship, World War II began. Fathers and sons were being called to assist their country in its time of need, and the women of America were told to stay in their homes, feed their children, and pray for the country. But the women would not stand for that. They wanted to help their country not only survive the war but win it.
When the call for help in the US Army Air Force arose, only men were permitted to step foot onto the military planes, even though the experts training the men were women. The military refused to let the female pilots fly.
Through hard work and lots of determination, the military finally decided to allow some of the women pilots to fly for the army. But even though the women were fighting on the frontlines and were part of some of the most violent missions, they were still civilians who earned less pay than the men.
This is the story about the women who were there for us when we weren’t there for them and helped us win the second World War.
Opinion:
Fly Girls is a very educational read. Throughout the book, there are pages of information separate from the story that tell additional facts about World War II. There are maps, pictures, information on the planes, weapons, political figures, and so much more! I enjoyed looking at all the different pictures that were provided, especially the ones of the female pilots.
Though I found this book to be very educational and eye-opening, it was boring at some parts and took me a long time to read. The writing style was plain and made it seem more like a textbook than a story. I doubt that I will ever come back to this book to reread it, but it was good to learn so much more about World War II. I would suggest reading this if you are interested in learning more about American history, advancement in women's rights, or the Air Force.
