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Uprising

By: Margaret P. Haddix
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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The year is 1910, and the working conditions at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory are deplorable. Bella, Yetta, and Jane all become passionately involved in a workers' strike - then bear witness to a catastrophic fire that changes everything.

Acclaimed young adult author Margaret Peterson Haddix consistently captivates listeners with unforgettable books, like Among the Hidden and Just Ella. Uprising is a gripping account of a great labor upheaval that sparked unprecedented reforms for workplace safety.

©2007 Margaret Haddix (P)2007 Recorded Books

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Great Book

Absolutely loved the tempo and storybline, of the book,, it qas captivating. The narrator was amazing, bravo.

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Well-written historical story for middle school

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For students who like to have history come alive, this book is worth reading (listening to.) It's a fictionalized account of events leading up to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. It also brings to life social issues of the day: workers' rights, factory conditions, immigrants' lives, social class differences, women's rights.

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Told from three perspectives

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I enjoyed all three main characters but especially Bella, the Italian immigrant.

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Gripping historical fiction

An important part of US History, female rights told through the eyes of 3 girls.

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A Must Read!

This book was recommended to me by a friend and, as a high school world history teacher, let me just say that this book is fabulous. It is such a beautiful convergence of gender & socioeconomic issues, while also addressing immigration and workers rights problems of the period. The characters are realistic and endearing and the history is accurate and engaging. Definitely worth your time!

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A very thought provoking story.

Bella, Yetta and Jane, Bella Yetta and Jane. Three unlikely allies with different paths yet destined to change our future. What if the shirt waste strike and fire hadn't happened? I wonder.

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Amazing story

I read this book in school and loved it so much I found it on here and listened to it. Such a beautiful, powerful, heartbreaking story. This is my favorite book and I’d listen to it again.

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A great reminder of the battles fought by women

and labor workers in the early 1900s. I couldn't decide at the end of the book if I hoped the characters were real or fictional. The struggles and passion of those that fought these battles were portrayed beautifully.

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Excellent and compelling read!

This is definitely one of those stories that will stay with me for a long time. You know it’s a great historical novel when you learn a lot and then feel driven to keep learning more. Haddix’s characters were so real and believable, and I appreciated her author’s note at the end. Toren’s narration was excellent and brought even more life to the characters. I highly recommend this book!

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My thought

Uprising was really good book it had drama a bit of romance and including 3 different perspectives

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Historically accurate

This book is wonderfully written. The historical aspects are weaved in so well that the entire thing seems to be nonfiction.
The 3 characters give the various perspectives of the time period. The book brings it all to life and you get to time travel and experience it.
I read an excerpt to my 7th graders and had to find copies of the whole novel because they wanted to read more. I too wanted to read the entire story.
I’m glad I did! Awesome book!

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