Lumber Jills: The Unsung Heroines of World War II

A true story of the female lumberjacks who helped save Great Britain's war effort.

In World War II, Great Britain needed lumber to make planes, ships, and even newspapers--but there weren't enough men to cut down the trees. Enter the fearless Lumber Jills! These young women may not have had much woodcutting experience, but they each had two hands willing to work and one stout heart, and they came together to do their part. Discover this lyrical story of home front heroism and female friendship.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 03/01/2019
ISBN: 9780807547953
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 02/11/2019
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw