Florence Nightingale
Lucy Lethbridge
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Release Date: 27/08/2004
Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do - but Florence was no ordinary girl. Ages 7-11. The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Retold in a lively, vivid style with evocative, full colour pictures and links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
Chapters in this book include:
- A defiant daughter
- The voice of God?
- Fighting Fanny
- Florence takes charge
- Hell on earth
- Fame
- Working flat out
- Nurse Nightingale - My Life