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9+years

Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star

Author: Laura Noakes Illustrator: Flavia Sorrentino

Set in 1899, Cosima has spent her life at the Home for Unfortunate Girls. With authentic references to living with a disability in both the past and present, this chapter book would be great for a budding historian and serves as a discussion point about colonialism and disabilities.

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  • Own Voice
  • Disabled representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Black/brown representation
  • Challenges gender stereotypes