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Reviewed on October 20, 2023 | Middle Grade
Gr 3–5—Bridie (short for Brigid) sets out to set the record straight: to tell the real story of girls who sold matches on frigid 19th-century city streets. Hans Christian Andersen, whose books sold in posh shops, probably never met a real match girl nor learned that they only wanted fair wages. With a touch of magic from very special matches, Bridie gains insight into the greed of the ma...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
