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Mill Girl

By Sue Reid

Adjectives

gripping emotional historical

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In 1842, 13-year-old Eliza is devastated when she's forced to leave school and work in Manchester's cotton mills. Facing grueling hours, dangerous machinery, and witnessing her friends' suffering from poverty and illness, Eliza dreams of a better life. Determined to escape the harsh fate of a mill girl, she fights for her future amidst the challenges of the Industrial Revolution.

About the author

Sue Reid is a popular author who writes exciting stories for children. She has written books for the My Story series, where young people become heroes in important moments from history. Sue loves bringing the past to life through her characters, making history fun and interesting for everyone to read.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2015

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