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Suffragette: The Battle for Equality

No. of pages 128

Published: 2018

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An exquisitely illustrated history of the women's suffrage movement, created by the New York Times-bestselling David Roberts and introduced by BBC presenter Lauren Laverne.It is over a century since the first women won the vote in the United Kingdom, and Suffragette tells the story of their fight. This is a tale of astounding bravery, ingenuity and strength.David's writing is accessible and his artwork full of rich detail, bringing to life the many vivid characters of the women's suffrage movement from the militant activist and wheelchair user Rosa May Billinghurst to the world-famous Emmeline Pankhurst, Millicent Fawcett and Emily Wilding Davison.Covering the whole range of female and male suffragist experiences from aristocrats to the middle and working class as well as a look at the global struggle for universal suffrage, Suffragette: The Battle for Equality makes a fantastic introduction to a fascinating topic. David Roberts' exquisite artwork and clear, exceptionally well-researched text make this the perfect gift.This 128 page book is fully colour illustrated on every page, and has been completed with advice from June Purvis, Emeritus Professor of Women's and Gender History at the University of Portsmouth.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Pan Macmillan .

David Roberts was born in Liverpool. He studied fashion and worked in the industry for several years before going on to illustrate children's books. He has also published Dirty Bertie with Little Tiger Press.

This book has the following chapters:

- Section - i: Foreword
- Introduction - ii: Introduction
Chapter - 1: A Man's World
Chapter - 2: What is Suffrage?
Chapter - 3: 1832: The Vote Lost
Chapter - 4: 1832-1897: The Acorn Becomes a Mighty Oak
Chapter - 5: Millicent Garrett Fawcett
Chapter - 6: Suffragists and their Supporters
Chapter - 7: 1903: The Time is Now
Chapter - 8: Emmeline Pankhurst
Chapter - 9: 1903: Deeds, Not Words
Chapter - 10: 1905: `The Question, the Question, Answer the Question'
Chapter - 11: 1906: Bang, Bang on the Door
Chapter - 12: 1906: Rotten Fish and Bad Eggs
Chapter - 13: 1906: `-ette'
Chapter - 14: Notable Suffragettes
Chapter - 15: Suffragist, Suffragette
Chapter - 16: 1907: Mud, Mud, Mud!
Chapter - 17: 1907: `Dare to Be Free'
Chapter - 18: 1907: Votes for Women? Never!
Chapter - 19: Notable Antis
Chapter - 20: 1908: Breaking Glass
Chapter - 21: 1908: Prime Enemy
Chapter - 22: 1908: The `Trojan Horse Raid'
Chapter - 23: The Rebel Princess
Chapter - 24: Pins and Badges
Chapter - 25: 1909: Hunger Strike
Chapter - 26: 1909: The Gag, the Tube and the Funnel
Chapter - 27: 1909: The Magnificent Muriel Matters in her Flying Machine
Chapter - 28: Pageants and Parades
Chapter - 29: 1909: The Bingley Hall Brouhaha
Chapter - 30: A Riot of Colour
Chapter - 31: 1910-1912: The Bill, the Whole Bill and Nothing But the Bill
Chapter - 32: 1910: Black Friday
Chapter - 33: 1910: Suffrajitsu
Chapter - 34: 1911: The Suffragette in the Broom Cupboard
Chapter - 35: 1911: Acid, Ink and Fire Bombs
Chapter - 36: 1912: A Bigger Smash
Chapter - 37: 1912: `Shout, Shout, Up with Your Song!'
Chapter - 38: 1913: A Game of Cat and Mouse
Chapter - 39: 1913: Capturing the Monument
Chapter - 40: 1913: The Pilgrims Make Progress
Chapter - 41: 1913: Burning Down the House
Chapter - 42: 1913: A Death at the Races
Chapter - 43: Smash, Slash, Break and Burn
Chapter - 44: 1914: Amazons at the Battle of Glasgow
Chapter - 45: 1914: Don't Forget the Workers
Chapter - 46: 1914: `Slasher' Mary and the Art Attacks
Chapter - 47: 1914: War
Chapter - 48: 1914: The White Feather Brigade
Chapter - 49: 1915: For Men Must Fight and Women Must Work
Chapter - 50: 1915-1918: Canaries and Penguins Help Win the War
Chapter - 51: 1918: The Vote Won
Chapter - 52: 1928: Votes for All
Chapter - 53: A World of Suffrage

Among more than a score of new children's books about the fight for votes for women, many of them admirable, this labour of love stands out as the most beautiful and illuminating. Pictures and text are exceptionally elegant, clear and entertaining. * The Sunday Times Culture *

A lavish colour hardback replete with his distinctive, perceptive art, he offers fascinating insights into the complex history of the movement, looking beyond the stereotypes to include working-class women and diverse stories from around the world. * Observer *

Gorgeously illustrated history of the women's movement by children's book genius David Roberts, out this week. Love. * The Sunday Times Style *

I've seen nothing quite like this large, lavish non-fiction history of the Suffragettes. Told through the meticulously researched pictures and words of David Roberts, this is the story of their bravery and ingenuity, covering the whole range of suffragette experience, from working-class to aristocrat * The Bookseller *

A powerful resource * Askews and Holts *

This treasure of a book is a fantastic introduction for younger readers and has plenty of stories to keep modern feminists engaged * Guardian *

Inspiring, punchily written and gorgeous to look at. * The Times *

A fascinating read and Robert's illustrations are a real visual treat. * Irish Independent *

What I love most about Suffragette is that it covers all classes, genders (hey, men can be suffragists too!) and experiences, as well as featuring suffragette superstars like Emmeline Pankhurt and Emily Wilding Davison. * Red Magazine *

David Roberts' Suffragette for ages eight-plus, should be in every primary school. With vigour, humour, elegance and conviction, his clear prose and energetic pictures tell the tale of how women won the vote a hundred years ago. Covering aristocrats and the middle and working classes, the book depicts the fight in a series of full-page stories, pictures, songs and cruel errors of judgement. -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman *

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