6 Chelsea Walk - Böcker

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.Polly longs to become an explorer. But in 1914, women's rights and choices are limited - something twelve-year-old Polly learns when she befriends her new neighbours: two suffragettes, fighting for women's rights to vote.Polly's parents are appalled, but Polly is intrigued. And the more she thinks about their cause, the more determined she becomes to join the suffragettes' protest march. But will Polly dare to defy her parents and do what she thinks is right?A gripping story of courage, friendship and speaking up during a time of change, from Carnegie-shortlisted author, Linda Newbery.

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.Mary Ann's greatest wish is to become an opera singer, and she's thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform in Chelsea. But in a sudden twist of fate, Mary Ann must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will put her in...An enchanting story of dreams and determination, set in the enthralling world of eighteenth century London.

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.When Josie goes to stay with her cousin Edith, she's glad to be starting a new life away from the shame that has haunted her family since her brother chose not to fight in the war. Josie tries to fit in with Edith's friends, playing on bombsites and teasing a timid classmate. But when the bullying gets out of hand, Josie faces a dilemma: she knows what it feels like to be picked on, but if she takes a stand, will Edith tell everyone her secret? A deeply moving account of one girl's quiet courage set amidst of the terror of the Blitz during the Second World War.

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.Cecily is enchanted when she meets Rosalind, a photographer, and begins to help her at her studio. When Cecily's father finds out, he's furious, and forbids Cecily from returning. But Cecily longs to learn more about this "art of the future" and become a famous photographer herself. Can Cecily find the courage to follow her dreams?Set in Victorian London, Girls Behind the Camera is a beautifully-crafted tale of hope and ambition.

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.Lizzie loves plants, and her biggest wish is to be a gardener, a bold choice for a Victorian girl. When her strict stepfather sends her to stay with relatives in London, Lizzie misses her country garden and struggles with her new life of stiff manners and formal pastimes.Lizzie lives for the daily letters from her mother, until suddenly, the letters stop. Can Lizzie find the courage to stand up to her stepfather, and to follow her dreams?Set in Victorian London, Girls with Courage is a beautifully-crafted tale of hope and ambition.