Ten days a madwoman

Firefly & Fern Summary

Ten Days a Madwoman tells the remarkable true story of Nellie Bly, a pioneering female journalist who went undercover in a mental asylum in 1887 to expose the harsh conditions patients faced. Through Deborah Noyes' engaging narrative, young readers will discover how one brave woman's investigative journalism sparked real change and opened doors for women in reporting. This inspiring biography celebrates courage, curiosity, and the power of telling important stories.