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The Daring Nellie Bly

America's Star Reporter

America's Star Reporter

By Bonnie Christensen

By Bonnie Christensen

By Bonnie Christensen

By Bonnie Christensen

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    About The Daring Nellie Bly

    From the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie defied all expectations and became a famous newspaper correspondent. Her daring exploits included committing herself to an infamous insane asylum in New York City to expose the terrible conditions there and becoming the first American war correspondent of either sex to report on the front lines of Austria during World War I. In 1889, Nellie completed her most publicized stunt, her world-famous trip around the world in just 72 days, beating the record of Jules Vernes’ fictional hero in Around the World in 80 Days.

    With an informative text and pen-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of the graphic style of the late 1800s, The Daring Nellie Bly captures the independent spirit of America’s first star reporter, Nellie Bly.

    About The Daring Nellie Bly

    From the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie defied all expectations and became a famous newspaper correspondent. Her daring exploits included committing herself to an infamous insane asylum in New York City to expose the terrible conditions there and becoming the first American war correspondent of either sex to report on the front lines of Austria during World War I. In 1889, Nellie completed her most publicized stunt, her world-famous trip around the world in just 72 days, beating the record of Jules Vernes’ fictional hero in Around the World in 80 Days.

    With an informative text and pen-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of the graphic style of the late 1800s, The Daring Nellie Bly captures the independent spirit of America’s first star reporter, Nellie Bly.

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    About Bonnie Christensen

    Bonnie Christensen was an author and illustrator of books for young readers. She wrote more than 20 books, including Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People, which won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and was named a New York Times Notable Book…. More about Bonnie Christensen

    About Bonnie Christensen

    Bonnie Christensen was an author and illustrator of books for young readers. She wrote more than 20 books, including Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People, which won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and was named a New York Times Notable Book…. More about Bonnie Christensen

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jun 09, 2009 | 32 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780375851186

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 27, 2013 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780307793430

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    Praise

    ★ “Perfect for read-alouds, the book gives just enough information to tell a good tale, while providing inspiration for the curious to seek out more material about this fascinating woman.”—School Library Journal, Starred

    “Christensen crafts an intriguing introduction to a larger-than-life figure in this attractive picture book biography.“—Publishers Weekly

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