Doing Her Bit

Doing Her Bit
Author: Erin Hagar
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684447046

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Based on true events, this fictional story traces the history of the Women’s Land Army during World War I. Real-life “Farmerette” Helen Stevens trains to farm the land, negotiates a position for herself and other women, and does her bit for the war effort. This unique book celebrates the true grit of American men and women. From the Hardcover edition.

Doing Her Bit

Doing Her Bit
Author: Erin Hagar
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1580896464

Based on true events from World War I, this fictional story follows “farmerette” Helen Stevens as she trains to farm the land, convinces a farm owner to hire her and her colleagues, negotiates a fair wage, and does her bit for the war effort. Beginning as a movement to put women to work on farms in place of men serving overseas during WWI, the Woman's Land Army grew to be an integral part of the food supply chain during the war. This unique look at a forgotten history celebrates the true grit of American men and women.