""Chris the Model Maker"" is a children's book written by William O. Stoddard. The story follows a young boy named Chris who has a passion for building model airplanes. Chris spends all his free time creating and perfecting his models, dreaming of one day becoming a pilot. However, his dreams are put on hold when his father becomes ill and can no longer work. Chris must take on odd jobs to help support his family, leaving little time for his model-making...