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The Boldness of Betty
Book • 2020
Set in Dublin in 1913, The Boldness of Betty follows Betty Rafferty, a clever and spirited 14-year-old who reluctantly leaves school to work at Lawlor’s Cake Shop.
As she befriends other counter girls and faces unfair treatment from her boss, Betty questions the injustices around her and joins the workers' union amid the dramatic 1913 Lockout.
Through her adventures with friends Rosie and Samira, Betty discovers her values and stands up for workers' rights in a time of strikes, poverty, and social upheaval.
As she befriends other counter girls and faces unfair treatment from her boss, Betty questions the injustices around her and joins the workers' union amid the dramatic 1913 Lockout.
Through her adventures with friends Rosie and Samira, Betty discovers her values and stands up for workers' rights in a time of strikes, poverty, and social upheaval.
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Mentioned by David Freyne as a YA series written by his sister that he recommended to the guest.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
