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"Summer 1888 and Eliza is angry. Angry that her family never seems to have enough. Angry that conditions at the factory where she works are so harsh. Angry that no one seems to care. When Eliza speaks out, her words spark fury among the other workers and the flame of rebellion is lit. Can one girl i...

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Main Author: Landman, Tanya (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2021.
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Families > Juvenile fiction.
Poor > Juvenile fiction.
Factories > England > London > History > 19th century > Juvenile fiction.
Strikes and lockouts > England > London > History > 19th century > Juvenile fiction.
Labor disputes > England > London > History > 19th century > Juvenile fiction.
Courage > Juvenile fiction.
London (England) > History > 19th century > Juvenile fiction.
London (England) > Social conditions > 19th century > Juvenile fiction.
Great Britain > Economic conditions > 19th century > Juvenile fiction.
Historical fiction.
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Summary:"Summer 1888 and Eliza is angry. Angry that her family never seems to have enough. Angry that conditions at the factory where she works are so harsh. Angry that no one seems to care. When Eliza speaks out, her words spark fury among the other workers and the flame of rebellion is lit. Can one girl inspire an uprising that will change her world?"--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:121 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:9781382055512
138205551X
9780198494898
0198494890
Author Notes:

In the UK, Tanya Landman has won the Carnegie Medal for her title, Buffalo Soldier (Walker Books). She will receive £500 (A$1024) worth of books to donate to her local library. Her title was drawn from `real-life historical adventures¿; Buffalo Soldier was `inspired by the true story of former slave Cathy Williams, who was the only known African-American woman to enlist in the US army.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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