Summary:
Two teenage brothers, Kern and Rinker Buck, embark on a daring cross-country flight in a small Piper Cub airplane in 1966, navigating from New Jersey to California. Their adventure is a coming-of-age tale that captures the challenges and triumphs of flying, family dynamics, and the America of the mid-20th century.
Key points:
1. Adventure and Freedom: The book tells the story of two brothers, Rinker and Kernahan Buck, who fly across America in 1966. Their flight symbolizes their quest for freedom and escape from family issues.
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