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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Naida Redgrave
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Illustrated by Alleanna Harris
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| Series | Extraordinary Lives |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:128 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780241372777
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| Classifications | Dewey:610.73092 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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| Imprint |
Puffin
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| Publication Date |
5 September 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A bold new non-fiction series for 7+ readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures. Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts.
Author Biography
Naida Redgrave (Author) Naida Redgrave is a TV writer and author. She was most recently part of a Channel 4 commissioned writers' room for a drama series with Lonesome Pine. Her drama series, Wild Island, won the 2018 TriForce Writerslam competition, and is currently under option and in development. Her original pilot, Home, was a finalist in the 2015 C21 Drama Series Script competition and was optioned by Erica Motley (Taboo). Naida is a Visiting Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Roehampton and a PhD candidate at the University of East London.
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