Lottie the Little Wonder - Author Katherine Woodfine

Meet Lottie Dod — tennis lover, trailblazer and one of history’s very first female sports superstars! In a world where girls were told to sit still and be proper, Lottie decided to sprint, leap, and swing her way to the Wimbledon finals. She’s determined to prove that girls can be just as brilliant at sports as boys — if not better!

Written by bestselling author Katherine Woodfine and based on the real-life story of Lottie Dod, this empowering Little Gem celebrates perseverance, confidence and breaking barriers. With accessible text, friendly illustrations and dyslexia-friendly formatting, it’s a winning choice for young readers.

Why we — and schools — recommend it:

• Based on a true story — brings history and sports to life for young readers.
• Supports inclusive literacy — with dyslexia-friendly fonts, layout and cream paper.
• Promotes gender equality and confidence — a great tool for classroom discussions.

Author: Katherine Woodfine, Publisher: HarperCollins, Format: Dyslexia-friendly paperback, Length: 112 pages