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Descubre un mundo infinito de historias

Escucha y lee

Jackie French

An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world.

 
Twelve-year-old Ming Qong is convinced that girls must have changed the world, even if they are rarely mentioned in history books. 

So when Ming gets the chance to go back in time, she imagines herself changing destinies from a glittering palace or an explorer's ship. Instead, she ends up in Australia in 1898, living a tough life as Flo Watson on a drought-stricken farm. 

Luckily, Ming is rescued by Flo's Aunt McTavish. Wealthy Aunt McTavish belongs to Louisa Lawson's Suffragist Society, who are desperately and courageously fighting for women's rights. And Ming is determined to get involved, to make a difference. 

But change is never easy, so how can one girl change the world? 

From one of Australia's favourite writers comes an inspiring new series for all the young people who will, one day, change the world.

AWARDS

Notable - CBCA Younger Reader's Book 2023

Edwina Wren

HarperAudio

The Girls Who Changed the World

Ming and Flo Fight for the Future (The Girls Who Changed the World, #1)

An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world.

 
Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history. 

So when Ming is thrust back in time to Belgium during WWI, only to be rescued from a burning cellar by Marie -- an experienced spy at only twelve years of age -- she finally has her proof. Marie is involved with a female secret resistance group who risk their lives to outwit the German troops. 

But Ming now faces a tough choice: will she send coded messages and risk her own life in this war on which the future depends? 

As Ming learns, change is never easy, so how can one girl change the world?

From one of Australia's favourite writers comes an inspiring series for all the young people who will, one day, change the world.

AWARDS

Book Links 2023 Award for Children's Historical Fiction - Longlisted

Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom (The Girls Who Changed the World, #2)

The third book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage.

 
Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history.

She's faced danger and adventure when Herstory sent her to the past to witness girls' bravery in the incredible feats left out of 'histories'. Now Ming asks Herstory for another time-travelling quest – this time, one that is less confronting.

Ming finds herself in relative luxury, heading to an unknown destination on a ship carrying royal Saxon sheep, travelling with the girls who care for them.

What do female shepherds have to do with history? And is it even possible for sheep to be royal?

As Ming knows only too well, change is never easy, so how can one girl – and a sheep – change the world?

From one of Australia's favourite authors comes an inspiring series for all the young people who will, one day, change the world.

Praise for Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom:

'... this story based on true facts is a must read. It is full of danger, apprehension, excitement, and the opportunity to learn about the roles women and girls played in major historical events and can play in the future. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.'

—ReadPlus

Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution (The Girls Who Changed the World, #3)