In the late nineteenth century, Lillie gains friendship and help with a spelling bee from a neighbor, Frances Willard, who braves criticism to speak about women's rights and learn to ride a bicycle. Includes historical notes.
year: 2003
call number/section: 1000
subjects: willard, frances, 1839-1898, juvenile fiction, fiction, sex role, fiction, bicycles and bicycling, spelling bees, friendship, historical fiction