Description
By: Karen McCombie, Anneli Bray (Illustrator)
Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying life from bestelling author Karen McCombie.
1904, Alexandra Palace, London. When a couple of showmen need a stand-in for a trick that involves shooting an apple off a human target's head, sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd volunteers on the spot. Little does she know that this will be the first of many stunts and the start of a sensational career. But the life of a parachutist is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many close shaves along the way...
Published: 1st June 2021
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 104
Audience: Children
For Ages: 9+ years old
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 0.8 x 13 x 19.7
Weight (kg): 0.18