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What to expect

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 POST

Now 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 Austen

Bursting full of 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

Critics Review

  • Astounding facts and incredible artwork reveal some of the most brilliant women who have shaped our world

    The Bookseller: Special
  • The book is engagingly presented, with colour illustrations and captivating text mingling to produce a very informative and hugely enjoyable read

    Parents in Touch
  • A most fabulously insightful book that should be read by all of your sons and daughters

    The Picture Book Blogger
  • An exceptional read, it is one of my favourite non-fiction books of the year and it deserves to be in every primary school library

    Book Lover Jo

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