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Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.
Cecily is enchanted when she meets Rosalind, a photographer, and begins to help her at her studio. When Cecily's father finds out, he's furious, and forbids Cecily from returning. But Cecily longs to learn more about this "art of the future" and become a famous photographer herself. Can Cecily find the courage to follow her dreams?
Set in Victorian London, Girls Behind the Camera is a beautifully-crafted tale of hope and ambition.
About the author
Adèle Geras studied languages and taught French before becoming an author. She has written over eighty titles for children and young adults, including
Troy, which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book Award and Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal. Adèle is married with two grown-up children and two grandchildren, and she lives in Manchester.
Summary
Cecily is enchanted when she meets photographer Rosalind, and soon longs to learn more about this “art of the future” and become a famous photographer herself. Believing Rosalind to be the perfect match for her widowed father, Cecily conspires to unite the pair, but her father’s friend keeps spoiling her plans. Will Cecily’s dreams ever come true?
