Released: 28/11/2018
ISBN: 9781789013542
eISBN: 9781789013009
Format: Paperback/eBook
Dora Annie is the story of a young girl and her tough but happy family life, who went to her first live-in job at the age of eight as a companion and helper to an unwell father’s wife. She had to ring a hand bell outside the farmhouse to summon the farmer and his two sons in emergencies. It covers her adventures when she went into service at the age of fourteen as a Tweeny Maid, Nursery Maid and then finally a Ladies Maid- which was the very top of the female servant’s ladder. ‘I am so lucky, thought Dora.’
This book is a children's book that details the life of Dora Annie and her climb up the ladder of working in people's homes from a young age. She began work as a young girl and continually rose in rank into adulthood. It was an interesting read for children, as it details the tasks she performed and what life was like at that time for young girls forced into this lifestyle.
by Cristie Underwood
This beautiful illustrated book is well written and full of charm.children will find this book fascinating as the book take you through a time when children at the age of eight was put to work but the lucky ones like Dora Annie found it ,in her own words "what a great adventure "
I found it interesting as a adult and it left me wanting more . Just lovely.
by Jenny Tucker
Pleased to read this interesting book to see a glimpse of how some of my ancestors likely lived. I, like Dora, ended up on the other side of the pond and it certainly was an adventure! Dora Annie II we can only hope reveals amazing tales in the New World and if her crush on David flourishes?
by Peter Franklin
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