Votes for Women!: The Story of Nellie, Rose and Mary

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A stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia – inspired by real people and historical events

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In 1890, Rose Birks and her stepdaughter, Nellie, two strong-willed and determined women, began writing letters and attending meetings to help improve the lives of women and children in their home city of Adelaide. They soon found themselves part of a movement that would change the lives of women everywhere. Through their friendship with the famous female suffragist Mary Lee, they petitioned politicians and lawmakers – and in 1896 they became the first women in Australia to vote in an election. Votes for Women! tells their story.

 

1 review for Votes for Women!: The Story of Nellie, Rose and Mary

  1. Geramie Kate Barker –

    I loved this book.

    This is the second of Mark Wilson’s books that I have read and since I adored the first one I went into this one with high hopes. Thankfully it not only lived up to my high expectations it well and truly surpassed them.

    I loved the way Mark Wilson condensed so much information into something that young readers can both learn from and enjoy without being overwhelmed. The way he moved from scene to scene and woman to woman felt really natural and compelling.

    As this book is aimed at children I hadn’t expected to learn as much as I did from this book. I was genuinely surprised by just how much information Mark Wilson was able to include in this book and I can only imagine how much joy this book will bring to young readers and their families.

    On top of the fantastic information that Mark Wilson included this book was overflowing with utterly stunning illustrations. The illustrations perfectly complimented the story and added a whole extra layer to this already wonderful book.

    I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about this book. I loved every second of it and I am so glad that I now have it on my bookshelf.

    Votes For Women! by Mark Wilson is a must-have for all Aussie kids.

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