Reach for the Sky: How Two Brothers Built an Airplane in Chinatown
By Evelyn Sue Wong
Illustrated by Sarah Ang
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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Publishing Date: August 2025
$24.95
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Additional information
| Weight | 1300 kg |
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| Dimensions | 8.5 × 10 × 0.5 cm |
| Specs | 8.5in x 10 x 0.5 in, 1 gr, 40 pages |
Larry Milberry, Canadian Aviation Historian, Author, and Publisher –
“Reach for the Sky is the true, spellbinding story of revered Canadian aviators Bob and Tommy Wong. Beautifully written and illustrated, it will inspire readers of all ages!”
Arlene Chan, Award-Winning Author and Chinese Canadian Historian –
“A unique and true family story, set in Vancouver’s Chinatown during challenging times, Reach for the Sky will be certain to captivate and inspire a new generation of dreamers.”