Meet Elsie MacGill (Scholastic Canada Biography)

About this book

Meet Elsie MacGill, internationally renowned aeronautical engineer and feminist!

In 1929, Elsie was the first woman in the world to earn a master's degree in aeronautical engineering — which she had to accept from a hospital bed after contracting polio. But Elsie wasn't going to let anything interfere with her love of engineering and airplanes. When World War II broke out, it was Elsie who oversaw the production of Canada's Hawker Hurricane, a war plane that was very important for the Allied forces. And Elsie's achievements weren't limited to the skies. She also fought hard for women's rights in Canada.

Elsie had some very big things to accomplish... so she just got down to work!

Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Elsie MacGill is the first ever written for younger readers. The simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas bring this fascinating story to life!

Reviews

Praise for Scholastic Canada Biography:

Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Book Award (Alberta Children's Choice), 2021

Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award (Atlantic Canada), 2020

Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection, 2020

Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2020

Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2019

“The story is fast paced, with dramatic, emotion-filled scenes. Meet Viola Desmond should be in libraries across Canada.” — (Meet Viola Desmond) CM Magazine

“...Illustrating Viola Desmond's story this way will draw readers in and hold their attention while telling an important story ...” — CanLit for Little Canadians

Extras

See more about the Scholastic Canada Biography series.

Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Elsie MacGill Teacher's Guide