Mable Riley has caught me in her web of twists and turns and won't let go. The book was fun to read, and I couldn't put it down. Even though it is set in the year 1901, I felt a real connection with Mable, Viola, Mrs. Rattle, and all of the others, too. If your looking for real humdrum, peril, and romance, this is the book!
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Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance
(2007, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Marthe Jocelyn)
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History, adventure, and women's rights for 10+.
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for Ages 10 and Up
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About Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance
Parents need to know that this book takes place in 1901 in rural Sellerton, Ontario. In the course of the novel, President McKinley is shot and killed, which causes Mable to reflect on her own feelings over her father's death. Also, there's a description of women being exploited as workers at a cheesemaking factory, their ensuing protests, and their arrests. One woman is pushed, hits her head, and becomes unconscious. There are also very innocent flirtations between girls and boys in class. This book serves as a enjoyable introduction to turn-of-the-century history, fictionalized for ages 10+.
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