Meryl Getline
Meryl Getline is a retired United Airlines 777 captain, former Army air traffic controller, and children's author whose stories celebrate curiosity, courage, and the joy of discovery. Through books like Gabriel's Dinosaur and the Maggie-B adventures, she invites young readers into warm, imaginative worlds filled with friendship, wonder, and gentle adventure.
Gabriel's Dinosaur: Maggie's Parade
Children's BooksThe world is finally ready to meet Maggie. Gabriel and Katie have done everything they can to protect their dinosaur friend, but as Maggie grows, so does the need to find her a safe, permanent home. With the help of their parents, a curious paleontologist, and a forward-thinking zoo, the kids come up with a wild idea: a parade to introduce Maggie to the world. But not everyone is ready to accept something so extraordinary — and letting go of Maggie may be the hardest thing Gabriel and Katie have ever done.
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By Meryl Getline
Gabriel's Dinosaur: Maggie Grows Up
Children's BooksThe tiny creature hatched from the egg isn't just growing — it's changing everything. As Maggie begins to bond with Gabriel and Katie, the two friends face tough questions: Who can they trust with this secret? Can Maggie stay hidden forever? And what happens when Gabriel's dad finds out?
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Gabriel's Dinosaur: Book One
Children's BooksWhen young Gabriel discovers a baby dinosaur, an unlikely friendship is born. As Maggie grows, so does their bond — and so does the challenge of keeping her a secret. A warm and imaginative adventure about friendship, wonder, and finding the courage to share what you love with the world.
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The World at My Feet
AutobiographyFrom childhood dreams of flight to the cockpit of a commercial airliner, Meryl Getline's journey took her across continents, through language studies in France and Russia, and into a career that wasn't supposed to be available to women. Exciting, sometimes frustrating, and always inspiring, The World at My Feet is the true story of a girl who looked up at the sky and refused to be told no — and a must-read for every young woman with a dream the world isn't quite ready for yet.
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Cancer: I Am Not Amused
AutobiographyWhen a routine procedure in 2007 revealed a Sarcoma rather than a lipoma, Meryl Getline's life changed forever. Through recurrences in 2015 and a brain metastasis in 2018, she faced each chapter with unflinching honesty and her signature sense of humor. The heart of this book is the remarkable account of her final 340 days — a story that is as funny as it is brave, and as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. A must-read for anyone who has faced the unthinkable and chosen to face it with grace.
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