Soar, Elinor!
by Tami Lewis Brown
Melanie Kroupa Books 2010
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.9 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- aviation
- breaking gender barriers
- courage
- following dreams
- historical heroes
- determination
About this book
This picture-book biography follows Elinor Smith, a daring young aviator who fell in love with flying and became the youngest licensed pilot of her time. Readers watch her practice, persevere, and make headlines in the 1920s skies over New York. With exciting scenes of early airplanes and a strong, can-do heroine, it inspires kids to dream big and stick with their goals. A great choice for read-alouds and for young readers who love real-life adventure and history.
Setting: New York and Long Island airfields, late 1920s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soar, Elinor! right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Soar, Elinor!. The reading level is AR 4.9, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include perseverance, aviation, breaking gender barriers.
How long does it take to read Soar, Elinor!?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Soar, Elinor! takes around 9m to finish. The book has 1,300 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Soar, Elinor! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Soar, Elinor! has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Soar, Elinor!?
Soar, Elinor! has an AR reading level of 4.9, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.