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Bicycle madness /

In the late nineteenth century, Lillie gains friendship and help with a spelling bee from a neighbor, Frances Willard, who braves criticism to speak about women's rights and learn to ride a bicycle. Includes historical notes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kurtz, Jane
Other Authors: Peck, Beth (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Henry Holt, 2003.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Willard, Frances E. > (Frances Elizabeth), > 1839-1898 > Juvenile fiction.
Willard, Frances, > 1839-1898 > Fiction.
Sex role > Fiction.
Bicycles and bicycling > Fiction.
Spelling bees > Fiction.
Friendship > Fiction.
Description
Summary:In the late nineteenth century, Lillie gains friendship and help with a spelling bee from a neighbor, Frances Willard, who braves criticism to speak about women's rights and learn to ride a bicycle. Includes historical notes.
Physical Description:122 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Awards:Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2004.
ISBN:080506981X (alk. paper)