Tumpare's dream is to be a pilot of a big passenger aeroplane but her parents discourage her. Tumpare is unhappy to be told that flying, climbing tress and swimming are dangerous for girls. Only Uncle Nzige seems to understand her.
Things change when Tumpare wins first position in a writing completion. A lot of interesting things happen, some of which Tumpare finds hard to understand.
Junior pilot is an exciting story full of fun and adventure.