`This little lass is strong. She will carry the ropes and walk forever.' It is as well that these words, spoken by Minnie's great grandmother at her birth, prove to be prophetic, for the ropemaker's youngest daughter needs all the strength and courage she can muster in the subterranean cavern which is the family home. And not only there but even more so in Sheffield where she goes to support her ailing sister and finds an even harsher existence where squalor and injustice are rife.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Cornerstone .

Theresa Tomlinson's meticulous research and sensitive approach result in authentic and often challenging stories. Her titles have collected a great deal of critical praise and there is an established fan base for her work.