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Barbie lives in Victorian England as a successful dressmaker, enjoying a comfortable life but lacking the fundamental right to vote. When the local newspaper refuses to print a story about women's rights, Barbie and her friend Skipper are challenged to stand up for what they believe. They must decide whether to keep quiet or act, even if it means risking their livelihoods and everything they have.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Claire Jordan
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