About This Book
This historical chapter book transports readers to 1909 Great Britain, following young Dollie as she becomes deeply involved in the suffragette movement. Against her guardian's wishes, Dollie joins Emmeline Pankhurst and other women in their fight for voting rights, experiencing the excitement of protests, the harsh reality of violence, and the courage of hunger strikes. It's a powerful story that introduces children to a pivotal moment in history, highlighting themes of justice, perseverance, and standing up for one's beliefs, while also addressing the personal sacrifices made for social change.
It's 1909. Dollie is swept up in the thrill of the campaign for Votes for Women. Against her guardian's wishes, she marches against Parliament with Emmeline Pankhurst and fellow suffragettes. Things turn violent, women are imprisoned and endanger their lives with hunger strikes. Dollie must decide how far she will go for 'Deeds, not words'...
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does 'justice' mean to you, and how did the suffragettes fight for it?
2
Dollie had to make a difficult choice between her guardian's wishes and what she believed was right. Have you ever faced a similar choice?
3
The suffragettes used different methods to protest. What were some of them, and what do you think made them effective or challenging?
4
How do you think Dollie felt when she saw women being imprisoned or going on hunger strike? What does that tell us about their bravery?
5
What changes in the world today do you think are important enough to fight for, like the suffragettes fought for the right to vote?
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