02474cam a22003613u 4500 45174 UtSlPG 20260610134033.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Wayne, Dorothy, 1884- Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-03-19 Produced by Roger Frank, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings" by Dorothy Wayne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a spirited sixteen-year-old girl named Dorothy Dixon, who exhibits a passion for adventure, particularly in sailing and flying. The narrative begins with her brash decision to sail in potentially dangerous weather, showcasing her determination and independent spirit, which sets the tone for her thrilling journey into aviation. The opening of the novel presents Dorothy's encounter with Bill Bolton, a young aviator and her neighbor, as she prepares to set sail. Despite his warnings about an impending storm, Dorothy's pride leads her to ignore his advice and venture out on the water. This choice results in a harrowing experience during which her sloop capsizes, leading to a dramatic rescue by Bill, who arrives in an amphibious plane. The beginning establishes the relationship between the two characters, setting the stage for both romantic tension and shared adventure, as they face challenges together in the aftermath of her ordeal. This mix of adventure, courage, and an emerging partnership invites readers into a world of youthful ambition and the quest for knowledge in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mystery and detective stories Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction Women air pilots -- Juvenile fiction Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction Gangsters -- Juvenile fiction New Canaan (Conn.) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45174 86013 86013