The Flight of the Silver Ship: Around the World Aboard a Giant Dirgible

** "The Flight of the Silver Ship: Around the World Aboard a Giant Dirigible" by Hugh McAlister is a tale set in the early 1900's that centers around a young man named David Ellison, whose goal of becoming an aviator faces a harsh reality as he puts his dreams aside to provide for his family. With his devotion to soaring the skies, his chance arrives when he joins the crew of the airship, the Moonbeam, that offers him an opportunity as an assistant pilot. The beginning of the story finds David making a hard sacrifice and his determination begins to forge as he bids farewell to his friends, while looking forward to his future. As the young man learns about the dirigible school, he makes the courageous choice to chase his dreams and his journey starts to unfold, highlighting bravery, fellowship, and discovery as the adventure that awaits him starts. **