The adventures of Nellie Bly

She was labelled the best reporter in America, but who exactly was Nellie Bly?

Nellie Bly was a famous journalist who investigated and revealed many injustices (examples of unfairness) in society. Her career began in Pittsburgh, a city in the US state of Pennsylvania, in 1885, but it would eventually take her around the world – including the battlefields of the First World War. FEARLESS PERSONALITY “I said I could and I would. And I did.” Nellie Bly was renowned for her determination. Humble beginnings Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran, Nellie Bly grew up in a very poor household. At first she wanted to be a teacher, but she was soon forced to give up school because her mother couldn’t afford the fees. In 1885, Bly read a newspaper article called “What Girls are Good For”, which argued that a woman should always stay in…

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The Week Junior Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, The Week Junior 2019

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