From the 'get go' (the enthusiastically illustrated front cover and beyond), of this book is a rivetingly exciting read. What's more, its a biography of an almost forgotten time and of the 'actresses' who enacted a most adventurous drama on the world stage. These two courageous women, Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland, female journalists who came to the fore as pioneers of their time where female anything was NOT the norm except in the domestic sphere, electrified their newpaper readership, and of course, the bottom line, boosted sales. Inadvertantly, Nellie began a race with Elizabeth in a whirlwind around-the-world in fewer than 80 days, audacious trip, which involved several boats and trains there and back during the 1889-1890 years. It was a remarkable eye-opening trip of a lifetime for both women. I won't tell you who won, you'll have to find that out for yourself but they did open the world to women, showing that they could be just as innovative and daring as their male counterparts. This true biographical tale for young readers is a fabulous read even for adults and earns my 5-star-of-approval opinion.
Included in the book is a very interesting Timeline of Women from 1889 which lists several other female Investigative Journalists and their exploits. Truly educational as well as entertaining.
~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
January 2022
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
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Great share. Thks
ReplyDeleteIt's a really fun book. Great for a grandchild or child.
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