Based on true events from World War I, this fictional story follows "farmerette" Helen Stevens as she trains to farm the land, convinces a farm owner to hire her and her colleagues, negotiates a fair wage, and does her bit for the war effort.
Beginning as a movement to put women to work on farms in place of men serving overseas during WWI, the Woman's Land Army grew to be an integral part of the food supply chain during the war. This unique look at a forgotten history celebrates the true grit of American men and women."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Erin Hagar is the author of middle-grade biography, JULIA CHILD: AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IN WORDS AND PICTURES (Duo Press). She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00097647786
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Crease on cover*. Seller Inventory # mon0000628802
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 18027699-6
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Condition: Good. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 16554902-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 56471049-6
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Hill, Jen (illustrator). The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.YTJ7
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Hardcover. Helen Stevens does her bit for the war effort by becoming a farmerette--a woman trained to farm while men are serving overseas during WWI.Based on true events from World War I, this fictional story follows "farmerette" Helen Stevens as she trains to farm the land, convinces a farm owner to hire her and her colleagues, negotiates a fair wage, and does her bit for the war effort.Beginning as a movement to put women to work on farms in place of men serving overseas during WWI, the Woman's Land Army grew to be an integral part of the food supply chain during the war.This unique look at a forgotten history celebrates the true grit of American men and women. Based on true events, this fictional story traces the history of the Women's Land Army during World War I. Real-life "Farmerette" Helen Stevens trains to farm the land, negotiates a position for herself and other women, and does her bit for the war effort. This unique book celebrates the true grit of American men and women. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781580896467
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: New. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Seller Inventory # LU-9781580896467
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
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Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Hill, Jen (illustrator). Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781580896467