This is a solid, purposeful anthology that does exactly what it sets out to do: celebrate girls and women who don't fit the mold, wrapped in stories that are actually engaging rather than just educational vegetables.

The suffrage-era stories provide real historical meat (the 1911 census boycott is genuinely interesting), while the contemporary tales keep things grounded in relatable kid experiences. The variety of authors means the quality and tone shift from story to story, which is both a feature and a bug—some will resonate more than others, but that's anthologies for you.

It's unabashedly feminist in the best sense: not preachy or heavy-handed, just centered on girls with agency, curiosity, and grit. If you're raising kids who need more examples of female characters who aren't princesses or sidekicks, this delivers. And the Camfed charity link gives it extra purpose beyond just being another book on the shelf.

Not groundbreaking literature, but a well-curated, age-appropriate entry point into conversations about equality, history, and finding your voice.