The Boldness of Betty: A 1913 Dublin Lockout Novel

by Anna Carey and Anna Carey

Book Overview

Dublin 1913

My name is Betty Rafferty. A few weeks ago I had to leave school and go out to work in a cake shop, serving fancy cakes to rude, rich people. No choice.

But since then so much has happened. It all started when old Miss Warby took our pay away. And we walked out

The whole city - well, all us union members - are going out on strike. Even my dog Earnshaw has joined in

Life on the picket line in the lashing rain...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1788491238
• ISBN13: 9781788491235
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: O'Brien Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.9" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary