One Shot

Based on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley, "Maggie's War" is a powerful and moving coming-of-age drama that follows a young girl's journey of survival and resilience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2019
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd

A powerful and deeply moving coming-of-age drama from Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman, inspired by the life of infamous sharpshooter Annie Oakley.

After the death of her beloved father, Maggie and her family are thrown into a life of destitution. With little income and no way to live off their poor land, Maggie tries to provide for her family the way her father always had – with his hunting rifle and whatever animals the forest would provide. But when her mother is confronted with her unladylike behaviour, Maggie is thrown into a life of unthinkable cruelty and abuse. With no one to care for her and only the hope of escape, all Maggie can do is survive.

Maggie's father, a skilled hunter, taught her to shoot a rifle at a young age. She became an expert marksman and was known for her accuracy and speed. However, her life took a dark turn when her father was killed in a hunting accident.

Left alone and destitute, Maggie and her family were forced to live off the land. They struggled to make ends meet, and Maggie often had to go out into the forest to hunt for food. But her mother disapproved of her daughter's hunting habits, and she subjected Maggie to cruel and abusive treatment.

One day, Maggie met a young man named Jack. He was kind and gentle, and he took pity on Maggie and her family. He offered to help them, and he taught Maggie how to shoot a pistol. With Jack's help, Maggie was able to provide for her family and protect them from her mother's abuse.

However, Maggie's life was still not easy. She was constantly on the run from her mother's wrath, and she had to be careful not to attract the attention of the law. She knew that her mother would do anything to keep her from escaping the life she had been forced to live.

Despite the challenges she faced, Maggie never gave up hope. She knew that there was a better life out there for her, and she was determined to find it. She continued to train with Jack, and she became an even better shot.

One day, Maggie received a letter from a friend who had heard about her skills. The friend offered to help her escape the life she had been living and to take her to a shooting competition in the city. Maggie was hesitant at first, but she knew that this was her chance to prove herself and to make a better life for herself.

With Jack's help, Maggie was able to sneak out of her house and travel to the city. She arrived at the competition and was amazed by the skill and talent of the other shooters. But she was determined to win, and she worked hard to prepare for the competition.

In the end, Maggie emerged victorious. She was hailed as a hero, and she was offered a job as a sharpshooter for a local circus. With her newfound fame and fortune, Maggie was able to provide for her family and to finally escape the life of poverty and abuse that had been her fate for so long.

Maggie's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Despite the hardships she faced, she never gave up hope and was able to overcome her circumstances and achieve her dreams. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781128510