Based on true events, this fictional story traces the history of the Womens Land Army during World War I. Real-life Farmerette Helen Stevens trains to farm the land, negotiates a position for herself and other women, and does her bit for the war effort. This unique book celebrates the true grit of American men and women.From the Hardcover edition.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Erin Hagar is the author of Julia Child: An Extraordinary Life in Words and Pictures (duopress, 2015) and Doing Her Bit: A Story of the Woman's Land Army of America (Charlesbridge, 2016). After several years working in curriculum and instruction for colleges and universities, she earned her M. F. A. in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore and now lives in Baltimore with her husband, two children, and a few too many pets Paige Garrison has illustrated several books, including Roanoke Baby and One to Ten LA, as well as assisted with Beach Doodles and 100 Pablo Picassos. Before transitioning to children's books, Paige worked for Bento Box Entertainment on the animated TV shows Bob's Burgers and The Awesomes. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, with her loving husband and their silly pup.