The Girl Who Rode a Shark (Hardcover)

Hardcover. USBBY's 2020 Outstanding International Books Age range 9 to 12Now more than ever, the world is recognising how strong women and girls are. How strong? In the early 1920s, Inuit expeditioner Ada Blackjack survived for two years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean before she was finally rescued. And she's just one example. The Girl Who Rode a Shark: True Stories of Daring Women is a rousing collection of biographies focused on women and girls who have written, explored, or otherwise plunged headfirst into the pages of history. Undaunted by expectations, they made their mark by persevering in pursuit of their passions. The tales come from a huge variety of times and places, from a Canadian astronaut to an Indian secret agent to a Balkan pirate queen who stood up to Ancient Rome. Author and activist Ailsa Ross gives readers a fun, informative piece of nonfiction that emphasizes the boundless potential of a new generation of women. An inspiring biographical collection celebrating the adventurousness and ingenuity of girls and women around the world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…