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The Unstoppable Letty Pegg

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The Unstoppable Letty Pegg by Iszi Lawrence is set against the backdrop of the suffragette movement in early 20th-century Britain. The story follows Letty Pegg, a spirited young girl who finds herself entangled in the fight for women's rights. As she navigates this dynamic environment, Letty learns about courage, justice, and the power of standing up for what you believe in.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in historical adventures filled with courage and determination. It offers an engaging story set against the backdrop of the suffragette movement, featuring a spirited young heroine facing societal challenges. The book provides a brilliant mix of history and thrills, making it a captivating read for children curious about past and present empowerment.

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The Unstoppable Letty Pegg

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A brilliant debut historical adventure from writer and comedian Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, The Princess and the Suffragette, and Opal Plumstead.
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The story of the suffragettes with the Jiu Jitsu and roller-skating left in... this impeccably researched debut novel from Iszi Lawrence shows the fight for women's suffrage as it really was.

Lettice Pegg's father is a working-class policeman and her mother is a middle-class suffragette. Stuck between them (and her terrifying grandma) as they argue, Lettice mostly cares about trying to fit in at school and convincing her parents to let her have roller skates and go to the music hall. But, when Lettice sees her mother brutally thrown to the ground by a policeman while on a protest march, her life changes forever. Not all of the women on the march are vulnerable to attack. Some of them have a secret weapon: Jiu Jitsu.

As the suffragettes welcome Lettice to the fight back, things at home go from bad to worse. Can Lettice bring her family back together and keep her new friends?
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'Thoroughly recommended' - Books for Keeps
'A superb read' -The Reading Realm

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The Unstoppable Letty Pegg is lauded for its dynamic characters and historical authenticity, offering an engaging and immersive read for young audiences. The book, described as both accessible and educational, explores early 20th-century issues, including women's suffrage, racism, and class. Its rich detail and engaging narrative have been highly recommended for providing a charming mix of adventure and historical insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472962478

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Education

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Iszi Lawrence (@iszi_lawrence) is a writer, comedian, podcaster and history presenter. She is a regular on TV history documentaries including shows for Sky History, Netflix, Yesterday and the Smithsonian Channel. She was co-host of BBC Radio 4’s flagship show, Making History with Tom Holland and presents Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny (BBC R4 and Sounds). Her podcasts include The British Museum Membercast and popular science podcast Terrible Lizards with Dr Dave Hone. She is the author of four adventurous and funny middle grade children’s novels including Blackbeard's Treasure (which was selected as Blackwell's Children's Book of the Month) and a quirky series for 6-9 year olds, The Time Machine Next Door, all published by Bloomsbury. She is a regular visitor to schools and runs history and historical fiction workshops for Key Stage 2 and 3 students. Visit her website: iszi.com to find out more.

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