But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory's beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces Opal to the legendary Mrs Pankhurst and her fellow Suffragettes. Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Synopsis: The brilliant new story from one of the nation's best-loved authors, starring her most outspoken, fiery and unforgettable heroine yet: Opal Plumstead, schoolgirl, sweet factory worker and Suffragette. Seller Inventory # FOY9780552574013 About this title: But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal's life for ever.A brilliantly gripping wartime story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson. And when Opal meets Morgan, Mrs Roberts' handsome son, and heir to Fairy Glen- she believes she's found her soulmate. The best thing about Mrs Roberts?She's a suffragette! Opal's world is opened to Mrs Pankhurst, and the fight to give women the right to vote.

But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory's beautiful, dignified owner.

Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent.Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family.She struggles to get along with her other workers, who think she's snobby and stuck up. From the beloved children's author of Hetty Feather, Tracy Beaker and Rose Rivers.

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