Sophie Takes to the Sky
(Author) Katherine WoodfineTake flight with a truly inspirational tale of courage and self-belief, inspired by the incredible life of Sophie Blanchard, the world’s first female hot-air balloonist Scaredy-Cat Sophie is afraid of everything! So when a balloonist comes to the town fair, Sophie is left behind while everyone else goes to watch him fly in his marvellous balloon. She's far too frightened of the crowds, the commotion and even riding in a horse-drawn carriage. But Sophie longs to watch the hot-air balloon sail across the blue sky.
If she could just be brave enough to face her fears, who knows where her journey might take her … A touching tale for young readers of learning to overcome anxiety and follow your dreams.
Katherine Woodfine
Katherine Woodfine is a British author known for her works in children's literature. She is best known for her series "The Sinclair's Mysteries" and "The Taylor and Rose Secret Agents." Woodfine's writing style is characterized by engaging storytelling, historical settings, and strong, independent female characters. Her contributions to literature include promoting diversity and inclusivity in children's books. Woodfine has had a significant impact on the mystery and historical fiction genres in children's literature. Her most famous work is "The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow," the first book in "The Sinclair's Mysteries" series, which follows a group of young detectives solving mysteries in Edwardian London.
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