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OverviewFrom the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie defied all expectations and became a famous newspaper correspondent. Her daring exploits included committing herself to an infamous insane asylum in New York City to expose the terrible conditions there and becoming the first American war correspondent of either sex to report on the front lines of Austria during World War I. In 1889, Nellie completed her most publicized stunt, her world-famous trip around the world in just 72 days, beating the record of Jules Vernes’ fictional hero in Around the World in 80 Days. With an informative text and pen-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of the graphic style of the late 1800s, The Daring Nellie Bly captures the independent spirit of America’s first star reporter, Nellie Bly. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bonnie ChristensenPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Dragonfly Books Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.153kg ISBN: 9780375851186ISBN 10: 0375851186 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 09 June 2009 Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviews★ Perfect for read-alouds, the book gives just enough information to tell a good tale, while providing inspiration for the curious to seek out more material about this fascinating woman. <i>--School Library Journal, </i>Starred Christensen crafts an intriguing introduction to a larger-than-life figure in this attractive picture book biography. <i>--Publishers Weekly</i> ★ Perfect for read-alouds, the book gives just enough information to tell a good tale, while providing inspiration for the curious to seek out more material about this fascinating woman. --School Library Journal, Starred <br> Christensen crafts an intriguing introduction to a larger-than-life figure in this attractive picture book biography. --Publishers Weekly ★ Perfect for read-alouds, the book gives just enough information to tell a good tale, while providing inspiration for the curious to seek out more material about this fascinating woman. --School Library Journal, Starred Christensen crafts an intriguing introduction to a larger-than-life figure in this attractive picture book biography. --Publishers Weekly Author InformationBonnie Christensen has illustrated Pompeii: Lost and Found by Mary Pope Osborne and wrote illustrated Woody Guthrie, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book. She teaches art at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |