LIGHTNING MARY (MARY ANNING) (PB)

An inspirational and historically accurate fictional account of Mary Anning, the 19th century fossil finder and scientist who defied convention to seek out incredible treasures on Dorset's Jurassic coast. Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. Mary must depend upon her courage and knowledge to fulfil her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all? Includes a factual section about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made.