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The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship

    Margaret Burnham's The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship is a classic fantasy novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship

    "The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship" by Margaret Burnham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventurous siblings, Peggy and Roy Prescott, who are caught up in the burgeoning world of aviation. As they aspire to achieve glory in the skies while navigating craftily through obstacles and challenges, they are also propelled into a mystery involving a missing jewel case linked to high-stakes aviation contests. The opening of the book introduces us to Peggy and Roy Prescott, who are excited about an aviation competition offering substantial prizes. Their dreams begin to take flight when they unveil their homemade aircraft, the "Golden Butterfly," which represents both their late father's legacy and their shared aspirations. The siblings are joined by friends, including Jessica Bancroft, as they prepare for the contest. However, complexities arise when they encounter a cantankerous figure, Simon Harding. As the narrative unfolds, themes of ambition, sibling loyalty, and mystery emerge, particularly with the conspicuous return of a lost jewelry case, adding intrigue to their quest for success in the aviation world.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure and adventurers, Juvenile fiction
    • Aeronautics, Juvenile fiction
    • Airplanes, Juvenile fiction
    • Women air pilots, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship?

    The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship was written by Margaret Burnham.

    What genre is The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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