Reach for the Sky: How Two Brothers Built an Airplane in Chinatown
How Two Brothers Built an Airplane in Chinatown
Published on 21. August 2025
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-0690935-5-4 (ISBN)
Description
As the Great Depression brought families and cities to their knees, Robert Shun Wong and his younger brother Tommy, dreamed of flying. Money was tight, racial discrimination was high and times were tough. But in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown, the two brothers built a single-seat plane - a Pietenpol Sky Scout. Pushing the boundaries of their world, Robert and Tommy were soon flying beyond their wildest dreams! This inspiring true story, by Robert's daughter Evelyn Wong, tells of the pioneering years in aviation and the incredible contributions made by the Chinese Canadian community. Reach for the Sky invites young readers to test their limits and set their eyes beyond the horizon.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 260 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0690935-5-4 (9781069093554)
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Persons
Evelyn Sue Wong is a children's book author who sparks curiosity and inspires change through her books. Growing up in Toronto Canada, she loved flying with her father and earned her pilot's licence at the age of nineteen. Now living in Singapore with her family, Evelyn hopes to inspire children everywhere to reach for the sky. Sarah Ang is a children's book author and illustrator who gathers inspiration from nature and a love of history. Her books encourage children to be curious about the world around them. Sarah's favourite mediums are watercolours and Chinese ink. Sarah was born in Australia and is currently living in Singapore. Her Instagram is sarahangchildrensbooks, where you can learn more about her.