The Daring Nellie Bly: America's Star Reporter

By Bonnie Christensen

Book Overview

From the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375815686
• ISBN13: 9780375815683
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.4" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7

Customer Reviews

Christensen Strikes Again...

Bonnie Christensen, who gave us Woodie Guthrie, Breaking into Print, and countless other wonderful books, has done it again. In taking on both famous and obscure characters, she demonstrates the range of her world view. And her ability to present different forms and genres of art is only another example of her versatility. From wood engravings, to acrylics, to watercolors, there doesn't seem to be anything she can't do. And Nelly Bly shines mightily in this easy to read, but historically important work. Bravo!

A Great Book About an Extraordinary Woman

I loved the story of this amazing and courageous woman, Nellie Bly. As the School Library Journal says, quote: this terrific biography reads like an adventure story. (endquote) And that's absolutely true. It's a great read aloud. The illustrations remind me of old newspaper illustrations and I especially like the little details, the monkey for example. Booklist calls the illustrations quote: powerful and rich in color. (endquote) Despite an incredibly difficult childhood Nellie Bly perservered. She was not only courageous, she was compassionate and she was smart! She successfully ran her husband's million dollar company until a bunch of men employees embezzled so much they ran her out of business. Then at the age of 50 she was off to report on WWI. An amazing woman, and a book that's a wonderful tribute.