# Nellie vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World - Hardcover

by **Kate Hannigan** (Author), **Rebecca Gibbon** (Illustrator)

****Included in Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2022****

In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each other-and the clock-as they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot. Join these two stereotype-shattering reporters as they prove that not only is traveling around the world possible, but that women are just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man.

Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasn't able to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspiration-she would travel around the world, just like in the fictional adventure book _Around the World in Eighty Days_. When a fellow journalist, Elizabeth Bisland, heard about Nellie's plans, she decided to up the stakes-by beating Nellie in her own race!

This exciting American history story about two pioneering women who paved the way for equality will inspire young readers.

**The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:  
**Books for kids ages 7 - 10 about women's history  
Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls  
American history books for kids

### Author Biography

Chicago children's author Kate Hannigan writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A former newspaper journalist, Kate's nonfiction picture book biography _A Lady Has the Floor_ earned four starred reviews. Visit katehannigan.com.

Raised in Wales, Rebecca Gibbon moved to Herefordshire after being based in London for many years. Rebecca took her foundation course at the Cardiff School of Art & Design, followed by a BA in graphic design at Liverpool School of Art. After graduating, she took an MA in illustration at the Royal College of Art. Visit instagram.com/rebecca.gibbon.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.55 x 11.81 x 9.53 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 15, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Nellie vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 5.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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