cover image By George, Bloomers!

By George, Bloomers!

Judith St George. Shoe Tree Press, $5.95 (46pp) ISBN 978-1-55870-135-9

In Seneca Falls, N.Y., in 1852, the decision of Mrs. Amelia Bloomer to forsake hoop skirts in favor of long pants named after her has repercussions for a local family. Ages 6-10. (Nov.)