Lottie the Little Wonder - (Little Gems) by Katherine Woodfine (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine.
- 5-7 Years
- 6.6" x 4.9" Paperback
- 112 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Family
- Series Name: Little Gems
Description
About the Book
Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine.
Book Synopsis
Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine.
" Girls can't play tennis as well as boys? What a lot of NONSENSE!" Lottie Dod is DETERMINED to show that girls can be just as good as sports as boys. She runs and jumps and leaps after the ball - playing tennis makes Lottie feel WONDERFUL. After beating her brothers, she eventually goes on to reach the finals of the most important tennis competition of them all - WIMBLEDON! Can she continue her winning streak to become the world's first female sports SUPERSTAR? NEVER underestimate what little girls can do!
Review Quotes
"When she's told that girls can't play tennis as well as boys, Charlotte 'Lottie' Dod proves otherwise, in a lively account of the real-life tennis star who won the 1887 Wimbledon Ladies' Singles at 15. A dauntless, inspiring little story" - The Guardian
"An action-filled, heartfelt ... celebration of a determined and daring girl from a small northern town will provide both entertainment and empowerment, and with Ella Okstad's gallery of vibrant and energetic illustrations bringing the action to life, this is the perfect victory parade for sporting superstar Lottie!" - Lancashire Post
"Not only is this a wonderful story about sport, but it also shows how important it is to believe in your abilities and not to let others bring you down with their criticisms ... perfect for those in KS1." -- The English Association
"Perfect for International Women's Day, Lottie the Little Wonder reminds everyone not to underestimate little girls and to empower them to be whoever they want to be." - Scope for Imagination, blog
"Thank goodness for publishing with a conscience in the 21st century and the surge of children's literature empowering our young girls ... Bravo for this joyful, educational and insightful children's book celebrating women's history in the UK!" - The Kids Books Curator, blog
"Beautifully told ... compassionate and inspirational." - BookBound, blog
"A fun simple read rich in colour illustrations, bringing to life little Lottie Dod from more than a hundred years ago" - An Awfully Big Blog Adventure, blog
"Beautifully blends fact and fiction to bring the real Lottie's incredible achievements to life ... a wonderful celebration of resilience, talent, and breaking barriers -- perfect for young readers and sports enthusiasts alike. It also contains lovely illustrations." -- The Children's Book Nook, blog
About the Author
Katherine Woodfine is the bestselling author of several books for children, including the Sinclair's Mysteries series and the Taylor and Rose Secret Agents series. Katherine has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Branford Boase Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal.
