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""An adventurer receives her due and should inspire readers to reach for their dreams."" -Kirkus Review """"Well-researched and written with clarity.""-Booklist Amazing Annie tells of one woman's remarkable adventure as she cycled around the world, captivating local audiences along the way with fancifully exaggerated stories of her escapades, and proving that a Jewish immigrant woman can do much, much more than society expects. It was 1894 and Annie Kopchovsky was ready for a change. More than ready, for women in her time and position weren't allowed to do very much except marry and have children. Annie wanted more. She didn't like washing clothes or cooking meals, and she certainly didn't like how her Boston neighbors looked down on her for being Jewish. She wanted excitement and adventure in her life. She wanted to feel exceptional, to be applauded, not snubbed. So when she heard of a new invention-a bicycle-she had an exceptional and outlandish idea. She decided to be the first woman to ride around the world on one. Along the way, Annie learned more than just how to ride a bike. She realized people enjoyed hearing her stories, even if they weren't necessarily true, and she could draw them in. And Annie loved inventing stories.

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""A remarkable woman, a remarkable achievement.You might call Annie Kopchovsky (nee Annie Cohen, 1870-1947) free-wheeling. This young Jewish immigrant became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe by bike—in only 15 months. When Annie arrived in the United States from Latvia, life seemed auspicious, but women’s lives were restricted. She wanted excitement, and the bicycle—innovative in the late 19th century—seemed ideal. Setting out from Boston in June 1894, she traveled no more than 10 miles daily; as her skirt got entangled in the wheels, she eventually eschewed “ladylike” skirts in favor of pants. When Annie couldn’t find accommodations, she slept rough—in barns, under bridges, out in the open. In November 1894, Annie sailed from New York to France and discovered her knack for spinning thrilling tales about her exploits that captivated paying audiences. (They were mostly fabrications.) Visiting Jerusalem was especially emotional; she then proceeded to Asia, still inventing escapades. She sailed from Japan to the United States, arriving in March 1895, but she still had to return to Boston, her starting point, by September. She did, to the huzzahs of her proud family, nation, and laudatory newspaper articles. Krensky has crafted an exciting read that deservedly highlights a little-known explorer; Annie’s wild tales enliven the narrative. The charming color illustrations expertly bring period and background details to life and capture Annie’s fierce determination. An adventurer receives her due and should inspire readers to reach for their dreams."" —Kirkus Review

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Stephen Krensky was twenty years old when he first took up creative writing seriously. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1975 and published his first book in 1977. Since then, he has been a full-time writer for children, publishing over 170 books over his illustrious career. He lives with his wife in Lexington, Massachusetts. Adriana Predoi’s love for drawing began in childhood and has grown into a lifelong passion. With a BA in Fine Art and specialized training in Mural Art, Adriana’s creative journey has been dedicated to continuous learning. In the last years, she’s found much joy in creating captivating worlds in children’s books. She lives in London, UK.

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