About This Book
Set in 1933, 'Airfield' follows Beatty, a fifteen-year-old girl who spends her time at a small Texas airport, a place that connects her to her pilot father. Beatty deeply longs for her father to open up about her deceased mother, whose memory is a mystery to her. This chapter book explores themes of grief, family connection, and a young girl's quest for identity and understanding in a historical setting. It's a poignant story about finding truth and forging bonds, suitable for readers navigating similar feelings of loss or curiosity about their family history.
In 1933 fifteen-year-old Beatty hangs around a small Texas airport waiting for visits from her pilot-father from whom she longs to learn about her deceased mother.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Beatty's father finds it hard to talk about her mother?
2
How do airplanes and the airfield symbolize freedom or escape for Beatty?
3
What does Beatty learn about herself as she searches for answers about her mother?
4
How might life have been different for a girl like Beatty in 1933 compared to today?
5
What does this story teach us about grief and remembering loved ones?
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