Lawless Ladies by Angela Buckingham

Lawless Ladies is a bold and exhilarating collection of true stories about the women who broke every rule without apology. Step aside, Robin Hood and your merry men. These are not fairytales, but real accounts of daring women who defied the law, challenged expectations, and carved their own paths through history.

From swashbuckling sailors to stagecoach bandits and clever con-artists, these women were adventurous, audacious, and often darkly amusing. They pursued what they wanted, refused to be confined by society, and lived lives that were Charming, Knowing, Acting, Confounding, Vengeful, Canny, Conning, Negotiating, Redemptive, and Wise.

Fast-paced and action-packed, these are stories that were lost to time—now brought vividly back to life. Spanning continents and centuries, each tale celebrates a truly lawless woman whose spirit, wit, and bravery demand to be remembered.

Key Learning Benefits

Empowers young readers by highlighting real women who challenged norms and shaped history.

Develops critical thinking through complex, morally grey characters who prompt discussion about choice, justice, and consequence.

Encourages global awareness with stories drawn from diverse cultures and historical periods.

Supports historical literacy by introducing real-world events, eras, and social systems in an engaging narrative format.

Inspires confidence and individuality through examples of resilience, courage, and unconventional leadership.

Also available in the series: Courageous Queens and Powerful Princesses.