Bring Out the Banners

Description

An office worker and an aristocratic young lady become unlikely friends as they work together for women's right to vote. A thrilling story of secret meetings, police oppression and social upheaval, as well as an accurate account of the Suffragette movement in the years before the First World War. Republished to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of suffragette martyr Emily Davison.

Geoffrey Trease is best known as a writer of children's historical fiction. His thrilling, meticulously researched stories were pioneering in their use of female as well as male characters, and their sense of justice and fairness. He died in 1998.

Reprinted to thrill new generations of 10+ with well-drawn female characters struggling against historic injustice. * The Times * There's a strong sense of atmosphere, and the novel is rich in period detail. * The Historical Novel Society * This thrilling story of secret meetings, police oppression and social upheaval gives children an excellent insight into what life was like as a Suffragette and will help their understanding of just what these women went through. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk * from that deservedly well respected author of past decades Geoffrey Trease, it...convey[s] a great deal of authenticity * School Librarian *