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Overview

Around her the workers were screaming out prayers and curses.... She herself was sobbing tearlessly.... Her only prayer was still, "I don't want to die."

Oh, please, God, don't let me die, she thought. I've never even had a chance to live.

Bella, newly arrived in New York from Italy, gets a job at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. There, along with hundreds of other immigrants, she works long hours at a grueling job under terrible conditions. Yetta, a coworker from Russia, has been crusading for a union, and when factory conditions worsen, she helps workers rise up in a strike. Wealthy Jane learns of the plight of the workers and becomes involved with their cause.

Bella and Yetta are at work — and Jane is visiting the factory — on March 25, 1911, when a spark ignites some cloth and the building is engulfed in fire, leading to one of the worst workplace disasters ever.

Margaret Peterson Haddix draws on extensive historical research to bring the tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire to tangible life through her thrilling story of Bella, Yetta, and Jane.

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Although it begins in a didactic tone, this historical novel about New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and the catastrophic Factory fire hits its stride to offer a compelling message about labor, sacrifice and the price of freedom in America. Haddix (the Shadow Children series) follows three very different girls: naïve Bella from Italy, who becomes a strikebreaker; the feisty Yetta, a Jewish immigrant from Russia who spearheads the strikes; and the socially prominent Jane, raised to marry for status and prestige. The pace and interest pick up once the infamous 1910 strike begins and the girls' experiences collide. The author ably motivates the various characters, for example, Yetta repeatedly survives beatings and incarceration for her convictions; Bella joins the strike only after learning her family has died and her landlords have stolen her savings; and Jane follows college friends to the picket line but returns of her own accord. Several well-sketched supporting characters highlight the broader effect of the struggle, such as Jane's chauffeur, who cheers her participation. The portrayal of the fire, which killed 146 workers, and its legacy memorably drives home both the bravery of girls who stood up to the powerful factory owners and the highly personal cost of progress. Ages 12-up. (Sept.)

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Children's Literature
AGERANGE: Ages 14 up.

Uprising is an historical fiction novel that depicts the life of three young ladies and how the real life event of the 1909-10 shirtwaist strike affected them. Only one of the three girls will survive and live on as an example of how industry lives off the greed of a few and the sweat of many. Our sweet Bella lands in America with ideas of living a better life then she had in Italy where her family still resides. She must give and give to her selfish landlords, especially when her cousin disappears and leaves her alone in this strange and vicious country. Next we meet Letta, a Jewish girl who comes from Russia. She lives with her worldlier sister, Rahel. These two girls help to set the shirtwaist strike into motion, while our last character Jane knows nothing but privilege--until her world collides with Bella and Letta. These three characters change as this plot driven novel explodes into the harsh realities of being a single, unprotected female in a male dominant society, where life is never fair and being jobless happens daily. Why would three young girls think that they can change their day to day living--much less our history? They do believe that. I applaud Margaret Peterson Haddix for taking a significant piece of history and giving us an original and heartfelt book that kept me reading through the night. I had to know which girl survived the fire. The twists and turns did not stop until the last page. I also found the "Author's Note" fascinating. Reviewer: Julia Beiker

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This deftly crafted historical novel unfolds dramatically with an absorbing story and well-drawn characters who readily evoke empathy and compassion. Haddix has masterfully melded in-depth information about the history of immigration, the struggle for women's rights, the beginnings of the organized labor movement, and the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911 within a narrative that will simultaneously engross and educate its readers. The story is told from the alternating perspectives of Bella, an Italian immigrant teen; Yetta, a Russian Jewish immigrant; and Jane, the daughter of an upper-class American businessman. Yetta is opinionated and aware of how immigrants, especially women, are mistreated. She is outspoken and ready to work toward improving conditions. Bella is a new immigrant and easily taken advantage of. She only wants to earn money to send home so the rest of her family can join her in America. Though wealthy, Jane is influenced by college girls who are starting to work for women's rights. The three girls meet during the strike at the Triangle factory. Jane bravely leaves home when she learns that her father was involved in trying to break the strike. This absorbing and informative read is a wonderful companion to Mary Jane Auch's Ashes of Roses (Holt, 2002).
—Renee SteinbergCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews
Three young women from different backgrounds experience the New York City Triangle Shirtwaist strike and fire of 1911. The story is told in flashbacks, which recount the treatment of hands in sweatshops culminating in the deaths of so many. Two of the workers are Bella, a young immigrant from the poverty of Southern Italy whose family was starving, and Jewish Yetta, from Russia after a pogrom. The rich young protected Jane becomes involved with the other two when a friend mentions that college girls (Jane is not in college because her father does not believe in educating women) will be walking the strike line with the workers. Here she becomes acquainted with the sewing machine girls. Thus, the reader has three viewpoints of the times, conditions and events as they coalesce in a story told by an omniscient narrator. Because of its length, the book requires a reader who can stick with it. Author's note and list of works consulted give a fair summary of the Triangle fire and the condition of laborers, immigrants and life in the tenements. (Historical fiction. 12+)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416911715
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
  • Publication date: 9/25/2007
  • Pages: 352
  • Sales rank: 577,192
  • Age range: 12 - 15 Years
  • Lexile: 790L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.60 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

Margaret Haddix

Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle-grade novels, including The Missing series and the Shadow Children series. A graduate of Miami University (of Ohio), she worked for several years as a reporter for The Indianapolis News. She also taught at the Danville (Illinois) Area Community College. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at HaddixBooks.com.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 20, 2007

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    This book is one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE books in the entire universe. I am 13 years old and in the 8th grade. It taught me about an event that changed so many peoples lives. Haddix is my favorite author. I felt like I was with Yetta'my favorite characher'as she was striking and as she was falling an in the fire. The story line at first was hard to follow but once I understood how it worked, I could not put the book down. I cried almost the entire last 100 pages. It was terribly sad'I love sad books' but it moved me. RIP all of the factory workers and all of the other people who worked in the Triangle Shirtewaist Factory or were involved in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. RIP 3

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 18, 2007

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    I did not think that this book would be very good when I started it. I was wrong. By the end I couldnt put it down. I will definately recommond this to my 15 yr old niece. A great read about history.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 22, 2012

    I am in grade 4

    BUT THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!!
    Ps read it
    Bye

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 13, 2012

    Awesome

    This book is one of the saddest books that I have ever read. If people don't want a spoiler then don't read the review called "Heart breaking".

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 21, 2012

    I love this book!

    Once again Margaret Peterson haddix wrote an intense captivating story. I totally reccomend this book for all of you who like these things.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 4, 2012

    Triangle Fire is an exellent book

    I love this book. It is amazing, breath taking, and you will not beable to stop reading it. Im reading it in ELA right now and i just cant put it down. I reccomend this to anybody who is interested in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factoy fire, or someone who just loves a really good story :) <3

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 5, 2012

    Amazing

    This book is a great peice of history brought to light. It is a great balence of hostory and fiction and my most favorite book. Many of Haddix's books are like this and have a good amoumt of real history amd fiction. I loved this book and if you like this please consider the Missing series ( Found, Sent ,Sabatoged ,Torn). I would recomend this book to 12-15 year olds abobve that range might find it a bit to easy and below that it might be over their heads unless if they were advanced teaders or really enjoyed reading. I hate tobe pushy but PLEASE TRY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 17, 2012

    <3

    I <3 this book so much!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2012

    Heart breaking

    I loved this book for lots of reasons but i just couldnt stop reading it becausr its so tempting to read on and on but i cryed at the end when yetta and jane died i couldnt hold it.sorry if you havent read the book yet but it will make you read it even more!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2012

    Bestttt

    This is the best bool ever!!!!!! Highly recommended for readers who love historical fiction......

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 26, 2011

    I love this!!

    Do you like books tht keep you on the edge? I know i do and this book doea. When I started to read this book I couldn't put it down. This book makes you think and also it makes you think why did this have to happen to these people. This book is told in a few diffrent perspectives. Each person has there own idea. This book is both moving and touching. I would recomend this book to anyone and everyone!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    This is super good

    This is pretty good so far

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 24, 2011

    One of the best books EVER!

    I LOVE this book. If you are a fan of historical fiction, this is a must-read. I would recommend anything by Haddix.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 23, 2011

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    Sorry to say to all book lovers that love this book, but I was confused in the begining. I love the writter, but, this wasn't one of her strongest books. That one book she wrote was fantastic. But i forgot the name of it.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 15, 2011

    Great read with great facts

    This book is the ultimate historical fiction book. It seems so real that you could really imagine this happening. The reader indulges in the story, and they dont even realize that this was a real event, that really happened. The tales of the three girls enchants you amd pulls you into the story. A must read!

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  • Posted June 23, 2011

    Pretty Good!

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  • Posted May 30, 2011

    read this book- you won't be able to put it down!!!!!!

    such a good book! i loved every single word of it! margaret peterson haddix wrote such a good book i was crying at the sad parts and laughing out loud while reading the funny parts. a great book you'll want read over and over! you have to check out this book!

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  • Posted May 28, 2011

    Great read

    Im in fifth grade so this book was sad to me but i loved it i really felt like i knew how bella felt the whole entire book once you start this book there is no putting it down until you finish it

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  • Posted May 9, 2011

    AWESOME

    Amazing one of the best books haddix has ever wrote

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  • Posted April 16, 2011

    wow!!!

    awesome

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