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Uprising: Three Young Women Caught in the Fire That Changed America Audiobook
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Acclaimed young adult author Margaret Peterson Haddix consistently captivates listeners with unforgettable books like Among the Hidden and Just Ella. Uprising is a gripping account of a great labor upheaval that sparked unprecedented reforms for workplace safety. The year is 1910, and the working conditions at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory are deplorable. Bella, Yetta, and Jane all become passionately involved in a workers' strike-then bear witness to a catastrophic fire that changes everything.
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"I had learned about the Triangle fire from a display at my home library (vs. where I work) and found it fascinating that to this day people go around and write the names of those who died in the fire in chalk on the sidewalks where they used to live. When I found this book I had to read it. The tale is a tragic one of three girls who found themselves participating in efforts to unionize and be recognized as contributing members of society (unfortunately women are still looked down upon in this day and age). The three girls also found themselves in a tragic fire that changed the way buildings were maintained in America. Unfortunately tragedies still exist to this day and people leaping to their deaths from the Triangle factory building was repeated on another tragic day in New York City. Haddix is wonderful at putting a face on history."
— Kellie (4 out of 5 stars)
Uprising Listener Reviews
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" Well I have always liked how Margaret Haddix wrote her books. When I was in Social Studies we learned about the triswatch and how people commited suicide and got burned alive. So that really connected to me. "
— Xavier, 2/12/2014 -
" The story was beautiful. I love the impressions the characters left of their lives at that time period and I certainly learned a history lesson I would never had paid attention to before. "
— Sheralyn, 2/10/2014 -
" This was cleverly written showing the perspective of three girls who became unlikely best friends. It was a very clever way to tell the plight of women factory workers in the early 1900's. There are good plot twists and excitement as everbody scrambles for their lives in one of the worst workplace fire disasters of all time. This was hard to put down for the 2nd 1/2 of the book! The afterword is excellent, too. "
— Jeff, 2/9/2014 -
" Great book, historical fiction. set during the early 1900's. An immigrant girl starts working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Goes through her struggle with people she lives with, the work she has to do and working with the unions. "
— Yolanda, 2/7/2014 -
" This book really gave me an insight on history! I looooooooved this book! "
— Ireland, 2/3/2014 -
" This book is heart retching, horrible and amazing all at the same time. It makes you fall in love with the characters, feel their hurt, cry with them, and even laugh. Then once your good and attached to them the horrible happens and only one will remain, telling their sad tell, missing the ones that were lost. Even after you finish this book it will remain in your mind for a while, thinking about it and weirdly feeling.....sad.....sounds weird but it's true. I couldn't put it down either of the two times I have read it. This book is defiantly very high on my favorites list. "
— Ashley, 1/31/2014 -
" I had never heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist strike or fire, so I learned something! I liked how the book was told through three girls' perspective. "
— Steph, 1/16/2014 -
" A historic novel; a story about three girls that made a differene in eveyone's lives that time. Very moving and sad, I didn't expect the last outcome of the story. It's a very good heart-felt story. 4 Stars recommended! "
— Ayoung, 1/6/2014 -
" This is a well written book about three girls who come from completely different backgrounds and become best friends. It took me awhile to get into it, but I really enjoyed the ending. "
— Kallie, 12/28/2013 -
" I liked it i dont like though how the chapters go bella yetta jane i think bella should tell her story then yetta athen jane "
— Miracle, 12/19/2013 -
" solid YA historical fiction "
— meg, 12/11/2013 -
" Best historical fiction I've ever read!!! "
— Megan, 12/3/2013 -
" This book was about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in 1911. It's a certainly a teen fiction book, but I still enjoyed reading it and also learned some things! "
— Jo, 9/5/2013 -
" I didn't like the ending :( It was pretty sad "
— Brinlie, 8/31/2013 -
" All 5th grade girls should read this book! FABULOUS! Makes you proud to be a woman!!! "
— Lisa, 6/15/2013 -
" I love historical fiction. This novel about the Triangle Shirtwaist strike and factory fire is fascinating and a quick read. "
— Hollijo, 4/30/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book, makes you think about what you would have done in their situation. Can't wait to have my girls read it! "
— Kristen, 3/5/2013 -
" Very engaging historical fiction of the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City in 1909. "
— Jez, 9/19/2012 -
" The story and time period was interesting, but I didn't find it that well written. I actually found some of the girls annoying early on. Interesting topic for discussion though. "
— Suzanne, 8/28/2012 -
" Haddix is officially one of my favorite writers. I think this is one of the best historical fictions books that I have ever read. I just love her word choice and the emotion that goes into the stories, especially the part with the fire! "
— Karen, 8/26/2012 -
" This was such a terrible accident. I loved learning all about the 1900s. Everyone should read this book. (counts for two) "
— Ashley, 4/15/2012 -
" This book was AMAZING! I had never heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire until now, but I love historical fiction and this was one book I could not put down! It is a depressing book,in lieu of "Titanic", but it's so informative and beautifully written! READ THIS "
— Regan, 11/6/2011 -
" I don't know if I would recommend this one to all teenagers, but I enjoyed the historical aspect...pretty good. "
— Paige, 9/28/2011 -
" Great teen historical fiction novel set in industrial revolution US. The controversies become personal. <br/> "
— Sheila, 5/5/2011 -
" An amazing historical fiction book! But it takes a while for the action to start but just keep reading and you'll find out more. "
— Ava, 4/28/2011 -
" Book 22 of 100 in 2011. Quote: "We will not be stupid girls. We will not be powerless girls. We will not be useless girls." "
— Monica, 4/20/2011 -
" Wonderfully written, a great story of factory working women. One of my faves that I always suggest. "
— Jeni, 4/16/2011 -
" Haddix is one of my favorite authors and she never fails to impress me! One of her best books to date! "
— Maria, 4/16/2011 -
" I have enjoyed a couple of other books by this author, but this was my favorite. I loved the historical setting. The story was so compelling and sad. I would highly recommend this for a great book club read! "
— Tovi, 4/6/2011 -
" I didn't like the ending :( It was pretty sad "
— Brinley, 4/3/2011 -
" this book was really weird. I didn't like it, the story wasn't that great. "
— Namrata, 3/30/2011 -
" I really enjoyed the historical and fictional writing in this book. I did not know much about this part of history and it was informative and moving. I really enjoy this author and was impressed with how the book flowed. I highly recommend it! "
— Tamara, 3/1/2011 -
" Finished 3-29-11<br/>An interesting take on the event<br/> "
— Kathleen, 2/18/2011 -
" Great retelling of a time in our history when people honored business and money over human beings . . . . "
— Alisa, 2/9/2011 -
" It was better than I expected. Much more accessible to teenagers than The Jungle. Definitely for 9-10th grades. "
— Katie, 2/7/2011
About Margaret Peterson Haddix
Margaret Peterson Haddix is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, and the Children of Exile series. Her books have been honored with numerous awards and they’ve been translated into more than twenty languages.
About Suzanne Toren
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.