The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole

Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts.

Product details

• Authors: Naida Redgrave
• Assisted by: Alleanna Harris (Illustration)
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9780241372777
• ISBN: 978-0-241-37277-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 197 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Extraordinary Lives
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe, c 1800 to c 1900, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Relating to Black British Caribbean people, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples