1900 – A Brand New Century
“1900 – A Brand New Century” by Carol Drinkwater is a 2nd Revised edition published by Scholastic in 2010, featuring 173 pages in English. This book presents the diary of Flora Bonnington, chronicling her experiences in London during the transition from 1899 to 1900. As Flora navigates a society that discourages women from expressing their opinions, she embarks on a personal journey to advocate for education and voting rights, reflecting her desire to be a voice for change as the new century approaches.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Flora’s struggles and aspirations, set against a backdrop of historical detail that enhances the narrative. The diary format allows for an intimate glimpse into her thoughts and challenges as she contemplates her role in a rapidly changing world. With themes of juvenile fiction and historical context, this edition invites readers to explore the complexities of societal expectations and the quest for personal agency during a pivotal time in history.
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The diary of Flora Bonnington, London 1899-1900: ‘A day slips away like sand in a sand glass and so we are caught up in this inevitable passage towards 1900. I bought a journal… it will record my journey into the new century. I shall call it ‘Twentieth Century Girl’ for that is what I intend to be’. Flora lives in a world where it is considered unattractive for a lady to express an opinion, but Flora longs to change things: she wants to vote and make sure everyone can have an education. But can she really make a stand against society, and her father? With accurate historical detail.
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