An author’s note and a list of selective sources provide additional information for curious readers. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? American author Mara Rockliff and British illustrator Daniel Duncan team up for a fresh look at a turning point in modern history-and the role of a remarkable woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and way with a wrench (or spanner) made her quite unlike anyone else. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitler’s bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldn’t be quite like the other engineers-and she wasn’t. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. Beatrice Shilling wasn’t quite like other children. This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history.

The Girl Who Could Fix Anything Beatrice Shilling World War Ii Engineer by Mara Rockliff Can their fledgling relationship survive the manipulations of those whom they trust? This story is a romance with a twist! The warm relationship between her niece and her PA draws Elise out of the shadows of her lonely existence, and she starts to realize that life may hold more for her than merely work and family responsibilities. Elise Ridge survives by making herself a cold fish in the emotional department and throws all of her energies into her business. Lily, who is yearning for affection, pulls at Jill's heartstrings, so Jill endures the cold atmosphere within the household for the sake of the child. Jill impulsively agrees to help, moves to Headridge, the Ridge country home, to take care of Lily, and immediately comes into conflict with the dysfunctional family. That's when Elise calls on her fix-it girl to come to her rescue.

She never knew how much until Elise's sister departs the country, leaving her six-year-old daughter, Lily, behind.

Powerful businesswoman, Elise Ridge relied heavily on her personal assistant, Jill Marrack. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Publisher: Affinity E-Book Press Nz Limitedĭisclaimer: This site does not store any files on its server.

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