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The Girl with her Head in the Clouds
Book Review
The most exciting part of the book was when Dolly's parachute didn't release but she still managed to land safely
I liked that this book was about a part of history. I also found it interesting to learn about being an aeronaut. I also learnt that the suffragettes smashed windows in shops to fight for women’s rights.
The main character in this book is called Dolly and she was the first female to become an aeronaut. I liked the character of Dolly because she was very brave.
My favourite part of the book was when Dolly jumped from the balloon.
The most exciting part of the book was when Dolly’s parachute didn’t release but she still managed to land safely.
I would recommend this book to history lovers and brave girls.
About the Book
In this story the real aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying life.
1904, Alexandra Palace, London. When a couple of showmen need a stand-in for a trick that involves shooting an apple off a human target’s head, sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd volunteers on the spot. Little does she know that this will be the first of many stunts and the start of a sensational career. But the life of a parachutist is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many close shaves along the way
Author
Karen McCrombie
Karen McCombie is a Scottish-born author, celebrated for her children’s and young adult fiction — she has written and published over 90 books globally. Before turning to novels she worked as a journalist for teen magazines such as Just 17 and Sugar.
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