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The Girl with her Head in the Clouds

The Amazing Life of Dolly Shepherd
By Karen McCombie
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The Girl with Her Head in the Clouds by Karen McCombie is a captivating children's book that follows the adventures of a young girl in the early 20th century who is spirited away from London to live in a rural village. There, she discovers a world full of unexpected friendships and thrilling possibilities, offering her a fresh perspective on life beyond the bustling city. This engaging story combines historical elements with heartwarming themes of courage and curiosity, making it an enchanting read for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories filled with adventure, heartfelt friendships, and a touch of historical intrigue. Set in the Edwardian era, it follows an inspiring heroine who dreams beyond her circumstances and embarks on a remarkable journey. Perfect for young readers who appreciate a blend of imagination and history.

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The Girl with her Head in the Clouds

Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying life from bestelling author Karen McCombie.

A thrilling reimagining of the life of pioneer Dolly Shepherd (Dyslexia-friendly)

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Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying exploits from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

When sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd is offered the chance to take to the sky in a hot-air balloon, there’s no way she’s going to turn it down. Even though the pilot actually plans for her to jump out of the balloon and plummet back to earth using just a flimsy parachute.

For Dolly, it’s the start of a sensational career. But the life of an aeronaut is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many narrow escapes along the way …

The Girl with her Head in the Clouds is particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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The Girl with her Head in the Clouds by Karen McCombie captures Dolly's excitement and adventurous spirit, conveying an inspiring message about pursuing dreams. The story, filled with optimism and humour, is both fascinating and engaging, appealing to young, emergent readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129456

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anneli Bray
  • Illustrated by Anneli Bray

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 104

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karen McCombie Young Adult

About the Author

Karen McCombie is the bestselling author of over 90 books for children and teenagers including the Carnegie Medal-nominated 'Little Bird Flies', 'How to be a Human', and series 'St Grizzle's School for Girls' and 'Indie Kidd'. Karen is also the author of the bestselling and much-loved series 'Ally's World'. Originally from Scotland, she now lives in London with her family who all give her inspiration for her books, whether they like it or not.

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