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A true story about a girl who knew she could do anything, and wouldn't take no for an answer. A groundbreaking pilot, one of the first women airline pilots in the United States, tells a charming story of how she overcame every obstacle in her path to achieve her dream. Encouraged by her father she began flying lessons in high school, along with her five siblings. She acquired her ratings and went looking for flying jobs, only to find out that no one wanted to hire a woman pilot! A heartwarming story about the beginnings of an aviation pioneer, it's sure to entertain and inspire young women today. She is available today to speak at schools libraries and other events.

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Daring Mary is a fun book for someone to read to a child. But it is much more than a fun read. Daring Mary follows the dream of an actual young girl, Mary Shipko, who wanted to fly airplanes and even make a career as a professional pilot. This little book teaches that perseverance and hard work can make dreams come true. It is an excellent source of information for someone who would like to learn to fly and an inspiration for girls, and boys alike. Even for moms and dads. Jeff Lydy, retired attorney From my first read of Daring Mary my interest was captured and it was hard to be patient in turning the page. The story will attract readers from a large span of ages. The way the story in verse is integrated with colorful illustrations makes it easy to read and catchy enough to get you to move on to the next message. Then in the finale to realize it is a true story of accomplishment, makes the reader want to ponder the underlying message for some time. In my opinion, this will not only be a good storybook but with the addition of flying requirements it will be perfect for career searching high schoolers. Jeannine Moyle Daring Mary is a true story that should inspire young girls to reach beyond the barriers that cloud their goals. Mary had support to learn her skills but she used her own determination and perseverance to actually get jobs and make her own path to success. The added information at the end offers specific directions about ways to move into the process of finding the right people and organizations to contact. Vicki Williams, retired school teacher

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"Aviation pioneer and author Mary Bush Shipko is an ISA+21 charter member and was one of the first woman airline pilots in the country. Earning her Airline Transport Pilot Rating at twenty-four in 1974 she was hired by Hughes Air West in 1976. Mary learned to fly from her Dad in South Florida. She gained experience as a ""freight dog"" flying the Caribbean in DC-6/7, Constellation, DC-3 and C-46 transports delivering freight. She is often in the authors corner at conferences selling her popular memoir Aviatrix. She is also co-editor of Women Who Fly, a book she was inspired to compile to honor ISA+21 40th anniversary. Today she speaks around the country encouraging young women to become airline pilots themselves. She is a member of SCBWI and CBW. She holds a MSW from UGA in GA."

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