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Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying exploits from bestelling author Karen McCombie.
When sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd is offered the chance to take to the sky in a hot-air balloon, there’s no way she’s going to turn it down. Even though the pilot actually plans for her to jump out of the balloon and plummet back to earth using just a flimsy parachute.
For Dolly, it’s the start of a sensational career. But the life of an aeronaut is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many narrow escapes along the way …
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bravery, aeronaut, flying, London, following your dreams, air balloons, empowering women, stunts, true story
In 1904, in London, Dolly Shepherd longed to fly. While sitting on a tin garden shed, Dolly shares her dream with her brother, David. But their Aunt Mariam scolds Dolly for climbing up there. Mariam believes women shouldn't climb rooftops, play in bands or act in plays. Dolly's parents reassure them that Dolly and Mariam are similarly spirited. When she turns sixteen, Dolly goes to London to see Mr Sousa, a famous band leader from America. However, Dolly doesn't have a ticket. She sneaks in as a pretend waitress and overhears Samuel Cody, a performer, complaining that his wife isn't there to assist his performance. He'll have to cancel the show! Will Dolly be able to help?
