09/03/2021
Happy International Women's Day
This Chelsea Walk series is made up of 6 books which tell stories of inspiring and courageous girls and women who live at 6 Chelsea walk.
GIRLS AT WAR
A deeply moving account of Josies quiet courage set amidst the Blitz in World War 2.
GIRLS BEHIND THE CAMERA
Set in Victorian London, Cecily is enchanted when she meets Rosalind, a photographer and begins to help her at her studio. Cecilys father is not happy and forbids her from going there, but will Cecilys desire to learn about this art of the future give her the courage to follow her dreams?
GIRLS WITH A VOICE
Mary Ann dreams of becoming an Opera singer. She is thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform in Chelsea. In a sudden twist of fate her singing dreams are shattered but she comes up with a plan to stay at school despite the danger this puts her in...
GIRLS FOR THE VOTE
12 year old Polly longs to be an explorer but womens rights and choices are limited in 1914. Polly's neighbours are suffragettes and although Polly's parents are appalled, Polly is intrigued. Will Polly dare to defy her parents and do what she thinks is right?
GIRLS ON THE UP
The story of Andie who is inspired by the first moon landing to influence her paintings.
GIRLS WITH COURAGE
Lizzie loves plants and her dreams is to become a gardener. This is a bold choice for a girl in Victorian Britain. When her stepfather sends her to stay with relatives in London, she misses her country garden and struggles with her new life of stiff manners and formal pastimes. She lives for the letters from her mother but when they stop suddenly, will she have the courage to stand up to her stepfather and follow her dream?
These tales of hope and ambition are aimed at ages 9 and above and fit into reading bands grey and lime.