Really nice, this – it brings two pioneering travel reporters to our attention. Pulitzer wanted Nellie Bly to be the first woman to do a solo 'Around the World in 80 Days'-styled venture, but before the night was out a rival had a "Cosmopolitan" staffer jump into action, going widdershins. The eleven weeks that followed are only glanced at here, but the drama of it all does come across, partly through the decision to include contemporary quotes from both of the women and from others. And anyway, the minutiae of the voyages aren't the reason for this, when it can show the benefits of a gung-ho, never-let-your-gender-let-you-down attitude. A strong four stars.

Inspired by Jules Verne's book "Around the World in 80 Days" two ladies in 19th century USA decide to put the title to the test and determine whether they can beat the 80 day deadline. Follow these two intrepid travelers as they girdle the globe and challenge social norms of the day. Book ends with a short biography on each lady and some facts on the history of female investigative journalists. An eye-opening read for any young lady.

I know it's a children's storybook but I wish it was a little more elaborate in both the artwork as well as with the lines.

I appreciate the stories as most of us would not know about these daring personalities if not for such books.

A good one to read to kids.

Thank you, authors and publisher, for the advance reading copy.