Lightning Strike

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Summer 1888 and Eliza is angry. Angry that her family never seems to have enough. Angry that conditions at the factory where she works are so harsh. Angry that no one seems to care. When Eliza speaks out, her words spark fury among the other workers and the flame of rebellion is lit. Can one girl inspire an uprising that will change her world?

Tanya Landman is an award-winning author who has written over 40 books for children and young people. Before she started writing, Tanya had a number of different jobs - now she cannot imagine a day without writing. Many of Tanya’s books are about specific times in history and their characters have experiences that are based on real events. As in Lightning Strike, Tanya is often inspired by stories of vulnerable young people escaping difficult lives. Tanya now lives in Decon with her two sons, two dogs and a cat.