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"With this powerful, hope-filled story of overcoming one''s obstacles, readers will close this book and feel inspired to leave a legacy of their own." -School Library JournalFrom the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the historical novel based on the life of Alicia Alonso, a world-renowned prima ballerina from Cuba.Alicia was born to dance. From the moment she slips on pointe shoes for the first time, she''s determined to become a professional ballerina. A few years later, Alicia moves from Cuba to the United States to follow her dreams.Then, Alicia begins to lose her sight. How can a ballerina dance if she can''t see where she''s going? Stuck in bed and only able to practice with her fingertips, Alicia doesn''t give up. She finds a way to get back on stage, dancing into the hearts of audiences as one of the world''s most famous prima ballerinas.Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage is the story of a world-renowned prima ballerina who impressed people all over the world with her beautiful dancing while living with visual impairments. This is a story about perseverance in the face of adversity, and how the arts can afford women the opportunity to achieve a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Book two in the exciting fantasy chapter book series from Rebel Girls has more adventures in store for Nina and her friends! An after-school job.A sinister superintendent.And advice from…Ruth Bader Ginsburg?Growing up is getting complicated!Now that the Three Musketeers (and Kai) are best friends again, this is going to be the best year ever! But Nina’s friends all seem to want her to take charge when all she wants to do is blend in. And on top of all that pressure, she’s keeping two fluffy little secrets from her mums...When the school’s new superintendent ignores what the kids want, bringing in uniforms, shutting down clubs, and getting the best teachers in trouble, it’s time for action! Luckily, Nina and her friends can turn to the mysterious mailbox for answers, and soon they have Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s advice in hand. Will it be enough to save Ada Lovelace Middle School and Ms. Jupiter? And will Nina finally feel ready to be a leader?Don’t miss the first book in the Secret Society of Rebel Girls series:Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox

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'Transports the reader to another world' Sunday Express Adventurer and TV presenter Alice Morrison takes the reader on three remarkable and inspirational journeys across Morocco, from the Sahara to the Atlas mountains, to reveal the growing challenges faced by our planet. Accompanied only by three Amazigh Muslim men and their camels, Scottish explorer Alice Morrison set off to find a hidden world. During her journey along the Draa river, she encountered dinosaur footprints and discovereda lost city, as well as what looked like a map of an ancient spaceship, all the while trying to avoid landmines, quicksand and the deadly horned viper. Few places better illustrate the reality of climate change and the encroachment of the desert than a dried-out riverbed, but this also means a constant search for the next source of water. Meeting other nomads as they travel, Alice also gets to hear a side of their lives few ever access, as the women would never be allowed to speak to men from outside their community. They explain the challenges of giving birth and raising children in the wilderness. As the journey continues, Alice learns to enjoy goat's trachea sausages, gets a saliva shower from Hamish the camel ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children''s Book Awards''Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls'' GUARDIAN''It''s hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn''t be inspired'' BOOKSELLER''An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf'' HUFFINGTON POSTNow a stunning hit musical!Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world.Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in!· Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot Amelia Earhart· Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical pioneer Mary Seacole· Fight for your rights with legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks· Change the face of books forever with superstar novelist Jane AustenBursting full of beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike!List of women featured: Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank

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The young and beautiful Christine Daae has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice, or a gentleman in a mask. But for Christine, the phantom is her angel of music, teaching her to sing, and nurturing her innate talent until she finally takes the stage the night the lead soprano falls ill. Christine's performance is an incredible success, so much so that she catches the attention of her childhood love, Viscount Raoul. Driven mad with jealousy, the phantom becomes increasingly violent, and Viscount Raoul and Christine realize that their love may have grave and deadly consequences.

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Preorder now to secure the exclusive collectors edition - while stocks last* ''Authentic, compelling and written with wit so sharp it’ll cut your fingers. Once again, Denise Mina shows the rest of us how it’s done'' ERIN KELLYWhat will it take to tell the truth when your life depends on a lie? A year ago, a father and his fiancée were brutally stabbed in their opulent townhouse, sparking the most high-profile murder investigation in recent history. Blood spatter expert Doctor Claudia O’Sheil’s evidence put the killer behind bars – or so everyone believes. Since the trial, Claudia’s learned a horrific truth: her evidence and her testimony were wrong. And someone she knows made sure of it.Now, as she takes the stage to give a career-defining speech before London’s elite, Claudia faces a devastating choice. Protect her children and her livelihood with her continued complicity or blow the whole conspiracy apart and reveal the truth: not only is the real murderer still out there, they’re in the audience.As Claudia steps toward the microphone, she revisits that fateful night. What really happened? And what speech will Claudia give?From The New York Times bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author, Denise Mina, comes a taut, intelligent ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When the foul-tempered Princess Alexia is captured by the Cult of Diablos, the Shadow Garden takes the stage, assaulting the cult’s hidden base. Crossing swords with the kidnapper, Cid gets the chance to make his true debut as an eminence in shadow (and show off his totally awesome secret technique). As the attack lights up the night sky over the capital, all will know of the hidden powers that lurk in the darkness!

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A PARENTS'' FAVORITE PRODUCTS TILLYWIG AWARD WINNER 2022The fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world.Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is published by Rebel Girls, a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls through content, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs: 25 Tales of Women Building Businesses showcases influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, founders, and investors who have used their creativity and ingenuity to develop clever ideas, launch new products, build businesses, disrupt industries, support others, and invest in the future. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Learn how Aileen Lee went from selling tie-dye T-shirts at school to becoming an angel investor. Discover the magic of molecules with Nobel Prize-winning scientist and entrepreneur Jennifer Doudna. And sip on sweet lemonade while saving honeybees with founder Mikaila Ulmer.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs celebrates powerful entrepreneurs and investors from Madam C.J. Walker to Belinda Wong. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you''ll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You''ll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What do Beyoncé and Blue Ivy or Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst have in common? What about Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton or Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk? They''re all incredible mother-daughter duos who have used their creativity, cleverness, and unique talents to do something remarkable-and they are all featured in Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters.Celebrate the strength of family bonds through the inspiring fairytale-like stories of authors, activists, skiers, dancers, pilots, hikers, humanitarians, entrepreneurs, and more.Readers will join Beyoncé and Blue Ivy as they produce a Grammy-winning song. They''ll travel to the front lines of World War I to help wounded soldiers alongside Marie Curie and Irène Joliot-Curie. And they''ll climb aboard a tiny plane for a 1,200-mile-long journey with Laurie and Arianna Strand to save a pelican in need! Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs showcases many of the wonderful ways mothers and daughters work together to make the world a better, healthier, and more vibrant place.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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TRUE STORIES OF CREATORS AND COMMUNITY!Meet 25 inspiring women in the world of gaming and the metaverse. Read about how they''ve created innovative technology, designed the video games you play, and broken barriers whenever their industry put up walls.Dive into gamer communities with popular streamers like Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane. Learn to lead with Aya Kyogoku, who directed several Animal Crossing games. Design digital clothing with Roblox creators like cSapphire. And compete in the wild world of esports with pro gamers Sasha Hostyn and Sylvia Gathoni.This book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!

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“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.” - Drew BarrymoreA contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true stories of 100+ heroic women.The book that changed bedtime is back with a brand-new, updated edition featuring 22 new stories written by best-selling author – and original Rebel Girl – Elena Favilli.This revised edition features 22 new stories about women and girls across 70+ professions and over 40 countries, including:Greta Thunberg, environmental activistJudy Blume, activistMichelle Yeoh, actorTaylor Swift, singerMelanie Perkins, entrepreneurReaders will marvel at the accomplishments of well-known women like Cleopatra, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Frida Kahlo, and they’ll discover the powerful stories of Colombian spy Policarpa Salavarrieta, Afghani rapper Sonita Alizadeh, Sierra-Leonean ballerina Michaela dePrince, Mexican doctor Matilde Montoya, and American surgeon Mary Edwards Walker.Each story in this highly giftable collection is written in the signature Rebel Girls style of storytelling: a biographical, real-world fairy tale, where women are the heroes of their own stories. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls ignited a publishing movement when it was first ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE THIRD SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL. ‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern Echo ***********Sunderland, 1941As the world war continues the shipyard girls face hardships at home, but work and friendship give them strength to carry on.Gloria is smitten with her newly arrived bundle of joy, but baby Hope’s first weeks are bittersweet. Hope''s father is missing at sea, and with their future as a family so uncertain, Gloria must lean on her girls for support.Meanwhile, head welder Rosie has turned her back on love to keep her double life secret. But her persistent beau is determined to find out the truth and if he does, it could ruin her.And there is finally a glimmer of hope for Polly and her family when Bel and Joe fall in love. But it isn’t long before a scandalous revelation threatens to pull them all apart.Praise for The Shipyard Girls series:‘This author is one to watch!’ Sun ‘A brilliant read’ Take a Break‘Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages’ Woman

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With 100 kid-tested recipes, Rebel Girls'' first ever cookbook empowers beginning cooks and young Rebel chefs-in-training to take charge in the kitchen.Ever wanted to whip up a fun breakfast with your family on Saturday mornings? Struggled to find simple meals that your kids could cook on their own? Wanted to encourage excitement and creativity around food and cooking? In this truly kid-friendly cookbook, Rebel Girls Cook shares tips, tricks, and stories to excite and empower young people in the kitchen.Rebel Girls Cook will guide your kid, whether a seasoned chef or first-time cook, through more than 100 kid-tested recipes, from quick weekday breakfasts to show-stopping desserts—with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too. Peppered throughout are fun culinary history facts, social and emotional learning questions, and advice from female celebrity chefs like Ali Slagle and Priya Krishna. Rebel girls everywhere will get a boost to their confidence and a feeling of accomplishment after trying new techniques and recipes in the kitchen. With a mixture of food, plus kids in the kitchen photography and fun illustrations, Rebel Girls Cook will build any young person''s skills and confidence in and outside of the kitchen.© 2025 Rebel Girls, Inc.

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It''s a bird, it''s a plane, it''s a . . . Rebel Girl! Are you:A. Flying high in the sky like adventurous pilot Amelia Earhart?B. Catching air like Olympic skateboarder Sky Brown?C. Climbing your way into the clouds like mountaineer Junko Tabei?Quizzes for Rebel Girls is packed with 30+ quizzes guiding girls to discover the traits, strengths, and habits that make them unique. The quirky questions in this book will help curious readers explore their personalities, forecast their futures, and find common ground with extraordinary women who''ve come before. Colorful illustrations bring this book to life and make it extra fun to share with friends and family!This book is filled with playful quizzes like:Lights, Camera, or Action?What''s Your STEM Style?Are You a Team Player?How Do You Use the Power of the Pen?Hometown Hero or World Traveler?What Is Your Super Power?Quizzes for Rebel Girls is brought to you by the team behind the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It can be perfectly paired with Questions for Rebel Girls, filled with silly, serious, and thought-provoking questions that introduce readers to extraordinary women throughout history and ask them to imagine themselves in similar scenarios. Girls love to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE FIRST SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL.''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' The Northern Echo***********Sunderland, 1940, and the women go to the shipyards to do their bit for the war effort.Polly never dreamed she would be able to work in the shipyards like the men in her family but times are tough and her new job ends up giving her more than she ever expected when she meets enigmatic dock diver Tommy Watts.During the day, head welder Rosie teaches her fledgling flock of trainees their new trade, but at night she hides a secret life.And mother hen Gloria signs up to escape her brutal husband, but finds she cannot run from her problems.The Shipyard Girls start off as strangers - but end up forging an unbreakable bond of friendship in the most difficult times.Praise for The Shipyard Girls series:''the author is one to watch'' Sun''A brilliant read'' Take a Break''Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages'' Woman

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This co-branded book features 18 stories of women on the cutting-edge of virtual reality and technology: women who are building the metaverse. It showcases some of the exciting ways girls can engage with this new world of tech, from game design and 3D art to data science and software engineering.The book includes engaging activities to explore tech, art, and imagination. It will inspire the next generation to consider creative careers in tech, art, computer programming, and design—and be at the forefront of what’s to come.Rebel Girls Build the Future will release in November ahead of National STEAM Day.

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***ORDER NOW*** THE SIXTH NOVEL IN THE COMPELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL.‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern EchoSunderland, 1942: Polly''s heart and her future are hanging in the balance…Polly’s sweetheart Tommy has been declared missing while serving overseas, and although there is no certainty that he is dead, there is no guarantee that he will return home. Now Polly needs her friends more than ever, and the other women welders are ready to rally around her while she waits for news.The only one not showing support is shipyard manager, Helen. But looks can be deceiving, and beneath her cold exterior, Helen is wrestling with demons of her own, including one life-changing decision that could lead to potential ruin.As the war continues, the shipyard girls must support one another as they bravely soldier on.Praise for the Shipyard Girls series:''the author is one to watch'' Sun‘A brilliant read’ Take a Break‘Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages’ Woman

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With 100 kid-tested recipes, Rebel Girls' dessert cookbook empowers beginner bakers and young Rebel chefs-in-training to take charge in the kitchen. Ever wanted to whip up a tasty dessert with your family for an evening meal? Struggled to find simple sweets that your kids could make on their own? Wanted to encourage excitement and creativity around food and baking? In this truly kid-friendly cookbook, Rebel Girls Cook shares tips, tricks, and stories to excite and empower young people in the kitchen. Rebel Girls Make Desserts will guide your kid, whether a seasoned chef or first-time baker, through more than 100 kid-tested recipes, from straightforward snacks to show-stopping desserts—with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too. Peppered throughout are fun culinary history facts, social and emotional learning questions, and advice from female celebrity chefs. Rebel girls everywhere will get a boost to their confidence and a feeling of accomplishment after trying new techniques and recipes in the kitchen. With a mixture of food, plus kids in the kitchen photography and fun illustrations, Rebel Girls Make Desserts will build any young person's skills and confidence in and outside of the kitchen. © 2025 Rebel Girls, Inc.

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"Rebel Girls latest installment puts your kid in the driver''s seat. It''s a great way to kickstart conversations and get them thinking about the world around them and their place in it." ? MotherlyDesigned to ignite exciting discussions between little rebels and their siblings, friends, and grown-ups, Questions for Rebel Girls is packed with more than 300 entertaining and thought-provoking questions inspired by real rebel women from the best-selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series - including some questions submitted by young fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Jane Goodall devoted her life to studying chimpanzees. If you dedicated your life to one type of animal, what would it be?When cyclist Alfonsina Strada began racing, she was so unstoppable that newspapers nicknamed her "the devil in a dress." What would your cycling nickname be?Celia Cruz is the Queen of Salsa music. Beyoncé is a pop superstar. Roxanne Shante is an amazing rapper. And Joan Jett is all about rock and roll. If you could be a singing sensation, what type of music would you sing? If you could perform a duet with anyone in the world, who would you pick?If you could meet any woman from any country ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE **BESTSELLING** SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES!January 1945. Spring is in the air. And so is victory.Wedding bells are ringing at long last for Gloria and her soon-to-be husband Jack. But she can''t rest until her youngest son is safely home.Head welder Rosie is delighted her own husband has returned from enemy territory. But the promise of victory brings more change... Her squad has come so far - what will happen when the war ends?Meanwhile Helen is caught between two men - but must hide her true feelings from the one she loves. Can her fellow women welders help Helen follow her heart?Only by working together will the Shipyard Girls win the day!______________________________Praise for Nancy Revell:''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo''Stirring and heartfelt storytelling'' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

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"With this powerful, hope-filled story of overcoming one''s obstacles, readers will close this book and feel inspired to leave a legacy of their own" ? School Library JournalThe creators of the New York Time''s bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series writes an irresistible collection of chapter books about the real lives of five extraordinary women throughout history.This hardcover boxed set includes:Ada Lovelace Cracks the CodeMadam C. J. Walker Builds a BusinessWangari Maathai Plants a ForestJunko Tabei Masters the MountainsAlicia Alonso Takes the StageThis gorgeous boxed set is the perfect gift to inspire any young reader. It contains five individual, historical fiction chapter books, each exploring the life and times of an extraordinary woman in global history, as she overcomes challenges to pursue her boldest dreamReaders will meet Ada Lovelace-a nineteenth-century pioneer in computer science; Madam C. J. Walker-an early leader in the African American beauty industry; Dr. Wangari Maathai-an environmental warrior and Nobel Peace Prize winner from Kenya; Junko Tabei-a champion in mountaineering who became the first woman to summit Mount Everest; and Alicia Alonso-a prima ballerina and remarkable creator in the world of dance.Each stunningly designed chapter book features at least ten full-color illustrations from a female ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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**THE NINTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES**''Emotional and gripping'' Take a Break______________________________Sunderland, 1943: As Christmas approaches in the shipyards, everyone is hoping for a little magic... Helen would love to find the courage to tell the dashing Dr Parker of her true feelings for him. But how can she when he clearly has eyes for someone else?More than a year has passed since Bel''s wedding to sweetheart Joe. She knows she has much to feel thankful for and yet there is still one burning desire which she cannot ignore.And as Polly grows with child, she hopes against hope for a safe delivery - and that her husband Tommy can soon return from the front line to meet their new arrival.There will be storms to weather, but guided by their strength and friendship there is still hope for each of the shipyard girls that their Christmas wishes will come true.______________________________Praise for Nancy Revell''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo''Stirring and heartfelt storytelling'' Peterborough Evening Telegraph''The author is one to watch'' Sun''Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages'' Woman

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THE FIFTH NOVEL IN THE COMPELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL. ‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern EchoSunderland, 1942 With the war showing no sign of abating, Helen is thriving in her role as shipyard manager. But at home the return of her father brings a shocking discovery that tears her family apart. Gloria is shouldering the burden of a terrible secret. If the truth comes out there could be dire consequences, and it will take all her resolve to resist the pressure around her.Meanwhile Rosie is throwing herself into her work, taking on as many shifts as she can. Anything to keep her mind off the fact that she hasn’t heard from her sweetheart in months…With life in the shipyards tougher than ever, will the strength of their friendship see them through to victory?Praise for The Shipyard Girls series:''the author is one to watch'' Sun‘A brilliant read’ Take a Break‘Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages’ Woman

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___________________________THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIESSunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises...Against all odds, Polly''s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she''s always dreamed of.Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard''s production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way.And head welder Rosie''s little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying?Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas.___________________________Praise for the Shipyard Girls series:''Rhe author is one to watch'' Sun''A brilliant read'' Take a Break''Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages'' Woman''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 3-Book Gift Set contains the first three volumes of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series in hardcover, packaged in a gorgeous giftable box - shrink-wrapped to ensure scuff-free arrival.The set includes the bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2, and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World, featuring 300 tales of extraordinary women past and present across a wide range of fields.The unique narrative style transforms each biography into a fairy tale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each subject. Illustrated by more than 130 female and nonbinary artists from all over the globe, this gift set will encourage girls to dream bigger and aim higher in pursuit of their dreams.

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2-Book Gift Set contains the first two volumes of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series in hardcover, packaged in a gorgeous, giftable box. The set features 200 tales of extraordinary real-life women, all written in fairy tale form.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2-Book Gift Set brings two trailblazing and best-selling volumes together in a beautiful, reusable case, shrink-wrapped to ensure scuff-free arrival.The set contains hardcovers of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2, featuring extraordinary tales of queens and activists, ballerinas and pirates, scientists and inventors, and many other exciting women throughout history.The unique narrative style transforms each biography into a fairy tale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each subject. Illustrated by 70 female artists from all over the globe, this gift set inspires girls to dream bigger, aim higher, and fight harder.

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Read these short stories and go on exciting adventures with 10 unforgettable Rebels.Presented in a beautiful gift book, each story in Rebel Girls: 5-Minute Stories is perfect to pick up and read before bedtime, or for sharing together with friends and family! Featuring a diverse range of women across sport, entertainment, science, and more, every story has been adapted to be suitable for younger readers. Gorgeous illustrations appear alongside the stories to engage and inspire children while they learn.Here’s what readers can expect from this singular short story book for girls:Write enchanting melodies with Taylor Swift.Dance across the stage with Alicia Alonso.Rescue elephants in Thailand with Lek Chailert.Start a tree-planting movement with Wangari Maathai.Invent computer coding with Ada Lovelace.Climb Mt. Everest with Junko Tabei.Race through Italy on a bicycle with Alfonsina Strada.Build a booming business with Madam C.J. Walker.Protect the environment with Autumn Peltier.Leap, flip, and twist to Olympic gold with Simone Biles!Uplifting and enlightening, Rebel Girls: 5-Minute Stories highlights the incredible stories of ten influential women in a collection of bite-sized but riveting five-minute tales. With a padded cover and gorgeous illustrations throughout, this beautiful keepsake is full of inspiring stories, making for a wonderful gift for kids of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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TRUE STORIES OF ANIMAL ADVOCATESMeet 25 brave, compassionate scientists, veterinarians, activists, and others who fight for animal rights and conservation. Animal Allies takes readers all around the world-to the tops of trees and the bottom of oceans, deep into the jungle and high into the mountains.Swim with the sharks alongside Eugenie Clark, build bat houses with Amanda Lear, nurse a baby hippo to health with Christina Gorsuch, and protect endangered seahorses with Amanda Vincent and Heather Koldewey.With a foreword by zoologist Lucy King and activities curated by conservationist Bindi Irwin, this book is sure to inspire animal lovers everywhere. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls App!

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This board book adaptation of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces your little reader to the lives of extraordinary Rebel women, past and present, from around the world.Welcoming new Rebels into the fold, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Baby''s First Book of Extraordinary Women features artists and inventors, athletes and activists in its colorful, inviting pages. Readers will meet dancer Misty Copeland, pilot Amelia Earhart, swimmer Yusra Mardini, and many other inspiring icons.Sparkling, easy-to-read text and beautiful portraits capture each trailblazing woman''s Rebel spirit and make this adaptation of a classic a sure bedtime favorite.

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TRUE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO RAISE THE ROOF!This collection features 25 stories of extraordinary women in music-women who have moved hearts and minds with their lyrics, uplifted other musicians, and gotten people to jump, dance, and sing along with their music.Belt out pop anthems with Lizzo, bang on the drums with Nandi Bushell, and write country hits with Dolly Parton. The women in this book come from all around the world. They play different instruments, experiment with new sounds, and stand out in their genres. But one thing is true of them all: They rock!With a forward by iconic rocker Joan Jett and activities curated by Gibson Guitars, this book will have readers everywhere jamming out! Plus, scannable codes let you listen to more stories on the Rebel Girls app.

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Part historical mystery, part sweeping romance, The Rebel Girls of Rome brings the stories of two young women to brilliant life: Lilah, a college student looking to understand her grandfather’s mysterious past, and Bruna, a queer Jewish woman who joins the resistance during World War II. From Jordyn Taylor, author of The Paper Girl of Paris, this dual-contemporary and historical tale—where heartbreak, hope, and finding light in times of darkness are inevitably intertwined—is perfect for readers of Ruta Sepetys and Monica Hesse. Now:Grieving the loss of her mother, college student Lilah is hoping to reconnect with a grandfather who refuses to talk about his past. Then she receives a mysterious letter from a fellow student, Tommaso, claiming he’s found a lost family heirloom, and her world is upended. Soon Lilah finds herself in Rome, trying to unlock her grandfather’s history as a Holocaust survivor once and for all. But as she and Tommaso get closer to the truth—and their relationship begins to deepen into something sweeter—Lilah realizes that some secrets may be too painful to unbury… Then:It’s 1943, and nineteen-year-old Bruna and her family are doing their best to survive in Rome’s Jewish quarter under Nazi occupation. Until the dreaded ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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ONE OF OPRAH''S FAVORITE THINGS 2022!COMMON SENSE SELECTION FOR BOOKS (COMMON SENSE MEDIA)2022 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARD WINNERBOOK RIOT MUST-READ OCTOBER CHILDREN''S BOOK RELEASE"I have always wanted my daughters to think outside the box. Reading Rebel Girls has taught them to do just that.” – Kristen Bell, actor and author100 Inspiring Young Changemakers, the newest addition to the best-selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls collection, shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women making their mark on the world today.Readers of all ages will be inspired by the fascinating stories of well-known women like Greta Thunberg, Bethany Hamilton, Bindi Irwin, Zendaya, and the Linda Lindas. They’ll also meet up-and-coming powerhouses like inventor Vinisha Umashankar, sustainable fashion designer Marine Serre, stuntwoman Sadiqua Bynum, filmmaker Taegen Yardley, poet Alexandra Huynh, and environmental activist Helena Gualinga.The girls and women in the book come from different countries and backgrounds yet they all share a common goal: making the world a better place. Barrier-breaking performer Keke Palmer became the youngest talk show host in US history. Entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer founded a lemonade company to help save honeybees. Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal turned a hobby into an Olympic dream. And British body positivity advocate Megan Jayne ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a historical novel based on the life of Dr. Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and environmentalist from Kenya.Wangari lives in the lush, green, land of rural Kenya where the soil is perfect for planting, the trees tower into the sky, and the streams are full of mysterious creatures. All day, she plays beneath her favorite fig tree, and at night she gathers around the fire with her family to listen to her mother''s stories. Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The soil becomes overworked and dry, and nothing will grow. People go hungry. After all her studies, Dr. Wangari Maathai realizes there is a simple solution to these problems: plant a forest full of trees. Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest is the story of environmentalist and activist Dr. Wangari Maathai, who became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. It''s also a story about the importance of making your voice heard, and using that voice to protect the natural world. This historical fiction chapter book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dream bigger, aim higher and fight harder while learning about trailblazing girls and women in this sticker activity book, featuring beautiful portraits from the bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls book. The fascinating and inspiring girls and women in this sticker book include Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Simone Biles, Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, and more. Numbered stickers make it easy and fun to create twelve colourful posters of heroic women. Each poster is printed on heavy paper with perforated edges, designed to be removed from the book to decorate your future hero''s bedroom.

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The ultimate empowering gift for kids 4 to 8 years old!Featuring 10 empowering hardcover easy readers, this treasury shares 100 tales about extraordinary women and girls from all around the world.To create the Little Library, Rebel Girls has chosen 100 stories from our first twelve story collections and retold them as enchanting stories for a younger audience.The set includes hugely popular topics from dancers and animals to scientists and athletes in:- 10 Women Who Dance- 10 Women Who Make Music- 10 Women Who Play Sports- 10 Women Who Make Movies- 10 Women Who Love Science- 10 Women Who Explore- 10 Women Who Love Animals- 10 Women Who Invent- 10 Women Who Help Others- 10 Women Who Create Art

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THE SECOND SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL.‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern Echo***********1941: it takes strength to work on the docks, but the war demands all hands on deck and the women are doing their best to fill the gap. Rosie is flourishing in her role as head-welder while still keeping her double life a secret. But a dashing detective is forcing Rosie to choose between love and her duty. Gloria is hiding her own little secret – one that if found out, could not only threaten her job, but her life.And the shipyards are proving tougher than Polly ever imagined, while she waits for her man to return home safely. Join the shipyard girls as they journey through the hardships of life, love and war.Praise for The Shipyard Girls series:''the author is one to watch'' Sun‘A brilliant read’ Take a Break‘Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages’ Woman

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From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe-Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugénie, empress of France-and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era.When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Not only were they both young and beautiful-becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time-but they played a pivotal role in ruling their realms during a tempestuous era characterized by unprecedented political and technological change.Fearless, adventurous, and independent, Elisabeth and Eugénie represented a new kind of empress-one who rebelled against tradition and anticipated and embraced modern values. Yet both women endured hardship in their private and public lives. Elisabeth was plagued by a mother-in-law who snatched her infant children away and undermined her authority at court. Eugénie''s husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugénie were personally involved in every major international confrontation in their turbulent century, which witnessed thrilling technological advances, as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 is an entirely new collection of 100 more bedtime stories about extraordinary women from all over the world. It boasts a brand new graphic design + 100 incredible new portraits created by the best female artists of our time. The unique narrative style of "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" transforms each biography in a fairy-tale, filling the readers with wonder and with a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.

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More than 125 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success-in their own words. Through letters, poems, essays, self-portraits, and more, the authors tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering your passion, and dreaming big.Learn how Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani connected with her roots through her character. Read about how March for our Lives co-founder Jaclyn Corin found her voice as an activist. Follow mountaineer Carla Pérez on the final 100 meters to the top of Mount Everest. This rich collection of first-person stories has something for everyone, inspiring young readers to try new things, face their fears, and be themselves.Dear Rebel includes contributions from:Samantha BarryJill CultonMelinda French GatesLaurene Powell JobsMaria Teresa KumarPhilomena KwaoGeetha MuraliCatt SadlerRandi Zuckerberg. . . and many more! Plus, scannable codes let you listen to bonus audio stories in the Rebel Girls app.

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Foreword from My Frugal Year!Financial literacy is a key indicator of success later in life, and these habits start forming as early as age 7! Teach your child the building blocks of all things personal finance with this fun and informative guidebook, part of the Growing Up Powerful series from Rebel Girls!Do they have a full piggy bank they''d like to convert to their very own savings account? Are they ready to start their own scarf-making business? No matter where your Rebel is in their earning, saving, or spending journey, this book offers tried-and-true wisdom to help them be even more informed, independent, and ready for the future.Through quizzes, tips from experts, and stories and advice from girls around the world, they''ll get a firm footing in financial literacy. They will learn:- How to create a budget- How a credit card works- What investing is and how to start- When to spend and when to save- The truth about pay gaps- How to create a business plan- And much more!

Objev podobné jako Rebel Girls Money Matters - Alexa Von Tobel

Rejecting the deadening conventions of their Victorian elders, the rebel girls demanded new freedoms and new rights. They took their suffrage message out to the remotest Yorkshire dales and fishing harbours, to win Edwardian hearts and minds. 16-year-old Huddersfield weaver Dora Thewlis on arrest was catapulted onto the tabloid front-pages as ''Baby Suffragette''. Her life was transformed. Dancer Lilian Lenton waited till her twenty-first birthday - then determined to burn two buildings a week until the Liberal government granted women the vote. Rebel Girls shows how this daring campaigning shifted from community suffragettes to militant mavericks.

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The Confidence Code for Girls meets The Care & Keeping of You in this bold, bighearted book about growing up with unshakable confidence.Puberty comes with a lot of changes for girls today. ThereÂ’s the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering their superpowers, and finding their voices. Then there are the not-so-fun parts: body changes, school stress, and totally understandable social anxiety. ItÂ’s enough to make a Rebel Girl''s head spin! ThatÂ’s where we come in.Filled with helpful advice, Q&As between experts and girls around the world, and fun quizzes, Growing Up Powerful has the inside scoop on all things girlhood, and gives tweens and teens the tools they need to become their most confident selves.

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The true story of a courageous woman’s love of adventure and her famous journey that took her around the globe in record time.Nellie Bly was a newspaper reporter for The New York World, but instead of writing about “ladylike” subjects like tea parties and charity balls, Nellie wrote about the social problems of her day, like poor job conditions, dilapidated housing, and dishonest politicians. If someone told her “It can’t be done, Nellie Bly,” she went right ahead and did it anyway. But when Nellie read Jules Verne’s novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, she was inspired to circle the globe even faster herself. Did the plucky young reporter go too far?Young readers will cheer for Nellie as she embarks on her 22,000-mile trip equipped only with one sturdy travel dress, a small satchel, and a pet monkey she picks up in Singapore as her traveling companion. Traveling by ship, train, and foot, she has all kinds of incredible experiences—from surviving a monsoon at sea to visiting a leper colony in China.This delightful true story of a woman with an indomitable spirit will inspire a new generation of young readers—and adventurers. Back matter includes additional information about Nellie Bly’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On the day that her youngest child leaves home, Alice Hatton discovers two disturbing truths in a matter of hours.The Empty Nest cliche is true.And she does not love her husband Peter at all. Now in her fifties, Alice is appalled to realise that she is no longer considered her own person, but is instead defined by her relationships - mother to her adult children, wife to her husband. Horrified by the thought of spending another thirty years with Peter in their North London suburb, Alice decides to take matters into her own hands.What follows is a triumphant and liberating breaking of all the rules. But when Alice must cope with loss for the second time in as many years, she discovers what even the most apparently ''respectable ''woman is capable of.Join Amanda Brookfield as she revisits her first novel, Alice Alone, and rediscover how she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about women''s lives with humour and honesty. Includes a brand new foreword from the author.Praise for Amanda Brookfield:''An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'' Michelle GormanNo one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'' The Mirror''Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'' bestselling author Patricia ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nancy and her sausage dog Roger return for a summery – and mischievous! – day at the beach.Nancy is visiting her cousin Jack at the seaside, when his cheeky pet parrot flies away. “After that parrot!” cries Nancy, and sets off in hot pursuit, racing across the bustling beach, the colourful funfair and even the foaming sea. But … uh-oh! There’s lots of mischief to be had beside the sea … and Nancy is VERY mischievous!With plenty of flaps to open, a fold-out map, and an exciting pop-up pirate ship, this is an interactive read-aloud for all the family.

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''Superb'' Independent''Exact and unflinching'' GuardianCatching frogs, grazing knees, singing songs to save England from Hitler - that was childhood for Del Jordan, and now she''s impatient for more.More than she can find in the encyclopaedias sold by her mother, or in the half-understood innuendos dispensed by best friend Naomi, or in the whispers of boys during Friday night dances.Just like the girls in the movies, she wants to get started on real life.In her only novel, Alice Munro turns her eye to the frustrations, embarrassments, glee and bewilderment of adolescence, and to the brushes with sex, death, violence and birth that shape the lives of girls and women.''In Munro''s work, nothing can be predicted. Emotions erupt. Preconceptions crumble. Surprises proliferate'' Margaret Atwoo

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The definitive biography of Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, written by New York Times bestselling author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page. Featuring more than 150 exclusive interviews with those who know her best—and a series of in-depth, news-making interviews with Pelosi herself—MADAM SPEAKER is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics. Before she was Nancy Pelosi, she was Nancy D’Alesandro. Her father was a big-city mayor and her mother his political organizer; when she encour­aged her young daughter to become a nun, Nancy told her mother that being a priest sounded more appealing. She didn’t begin running for office until she was forty-six years old, her five children mostly out of the nest. With that, she found her calling. Nancy Pelosi has lived on the cutting edge of the revolution in both women’s roles and in the nation’s movement to a fiercer and more polarized politics. She has established herself as a crucial friend or for­midable foe to U.S. presidents, a master legislator, and an indefatigable political warrior. She took on the Democratic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her.Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world.Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited - whatever the cost...From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague and savage rivalry in the fourteenth century - the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to crownless queen.Real readers loved The Royal Rebel:''The Royal Rebel is not just a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon is really special. It''s the Dear Mrs. Bird or the Eleanor Oliphant of its time. Such a book!" --Katie FfordeBegin a journey in the footsteps of the mysterious Nancy Moon, and piece together the secrets of one extraordinary long-lost summer...To unravel the story of that long-lost summer, she had to follow the thread...Florence Connelly is broken-hearted; her beloved grandmother has just died and her marriage has collapsed. But things change when she opens a box of vintage 1960s dress patterns, discovered inside her grandmother''s wardrobe. Inside each pattern packet is a fabric swatch, a postcard from Europe and a faded photograph of a young woman wearing the hand-made dress. Why did Flo''s grandmother never speak of this mysterious woman--Nancy Moon?Her life in tatters, Flo decides to remake Nancy''s dresses and to head across to the Continent to re-create Nancy''s Grand Tour of 1962. As she follows the thread, Flo begins to unravel an untold story of love and loss in her family''s past. And perhaps to stitch the pieces of her own life back together...

Objev podobné jako The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon: Escape to the Riviera with this irresistible and poignant page-turner - Sarah Steele