An unforgettable tale of a young adult who changes her life, and those around her, as she confronts bullies and false rumors with growing self-confidence.
The novel features Madeline, one of the top figure skaters in Manitoba, CG her rival, and Annie, a Red River settler who once lived Winnipeg’s dynamic historical era then finds herself in the body of a 15-year-old in 21st century Winnipeg.
Readers will enjoy the quirky humour and astonishing facts, such as when Winnipeg residents tarred and feathered the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Winnipeg Victorias won Stanley Cup several times, and Manitoba became the first province in Canada to extend voting rights to many women.
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While writing Prairie Girls, I stumbled upon an intriguing answer to the question: when was one of the first women’s ice hockey teams in Manitoba? My jaw hit the desk when my research revealed the Brandon Ladies’ Champion Ice Hockey Team in 1899, playing with long skirts and wooden sticks.
Praise for Prairie Girls
"Prairie Girls is a great story! The story snapped along and kept me wanting to find out what happened next."
─Lu Lazzarotto, Gabriola Island
"Highly recommend it to anyone who loves history and heartwarming coming-of-age stories. This is definitely a five-star read!"
─Laura Ren
"Using shifting perspectives and convincing dialects, through personal challenges and unlikely friendships, Wyatt portrays Winnipeg both historical and present. An enlightening read!"
─Avra Love, Winnipeg Manitoba
“A fun romp through Winnipeg’s history from the perspective of a young girl from the past who finds herself in modern days. Her observations about the differences between the late 19th century of her youth and the present are sharp and entertaining.”
─South Sound Book Group, Olympia Washington