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The Little Match Girl Strikes Back

Emma Carroll

First published September 2022
Type Short Fiction
Length Novella

Synopsis

"Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage." (toppsta.com)

Awards

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2024 Carnegie Medal for Writing Carnegie Medal Nominee/Finalist

Publications (2)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
September 2022 The Little Match Girl Strikes Back Simon & Schuster Chapbook 1
September 2023 The Little Match Girl Strikes Back Candlewick Press Chapbook