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It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child. Superb. About community and voices and standing up for yourself‘ Phil Earle, British Book Award-winning author of When the Sky FallsBridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage.
Katya Balen, winner of the Carnegie Medal Sunday Times Culture Abi Elphinstone Piers Torday Observer Guardian Smriti Halls