The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police

A true story about two sisters, four wheels and hordes of angry fashion police! Addie and Gussie...
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Author: J. F. Fox
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Language: English
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The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police by Fox, J. F.

The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police

$40.75

The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police

$40.75
Author: J. F. Fox
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A true story about two sisters, four wheels and hordes of angry fashion police!

Addie and Gussie Van Buren were raised by their father to be confident, competitive and not much concerned with stuffy opinions about what women can and can't do. So, when World War I broke out in Europe, the sisters believed women should be able to join the fight. To prove that women would make excellent battlefield messengers, they decided to drive their motorbikes across the country, dressed sensibly in leather coats and pants. Only, this was 1916, and women didn't ride motorbikes. And women certainly did not wear pants! Despite being stopped repeatedly for wearing "men's" clothing, the Van Buren sisters showed that "woman can, if she will"!

Part of the Head-to-Head History series, this irreverently told, inspiring story by J. F. Fox showcases one of the many battles in the history of the women's movement. This thrilling story continues to delight people today, including the descendants of the Van Buren sisters who commemorate their accomplishments by re-creating the iconic ride with dozens of other women bikers. This highly readable book adds historical context with notes at the back of the book, and a glossary and bibliography expand the content and help promote inquiry-based learning. Historical details are incorporated into Anna Kwan's illustrations, which use comic-style speech bubbles and plenty of humor to keep the tone fun and lively.



Author: J. F. Fox
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: 05/02/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.39h x 9.06w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781525302480
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2023
Booklist 04/15/2023 pg. 40
School Library Journal 07/21/2023 pg. 1

About the Author
J. F. Fox is the author of Napoleon vs. the Bunnies, a Head-to-Head History book. She is a former editor at Lee & Low Books and has ghostwritten over seventy books for children. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two sons.
Anna Kwan is the illustrator of Napoleon vs. the Bunnies, a Head-to-Head History book. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, she is based in Toronto.

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