by Karen McCombie
illustrated by Anneli Bray
 
Meet a homegrown Edwardian female balloonist and parachutist! Dolly was just a teenager when she launched herself into the skies, beginning her career as an aeronaut and performing, amongst other places, at Alexandra Palace. 'The wonderful story of Dolly Shepherd deserves the wide audience that I hope this book will achieve!' (Eileen, Former Primary Teacher, Letterbox Library reviewer). Age 8-12, Paperback 96pp
 
Themes: Gender Equality