The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt

When Frankie Pratt finished high school in 1920, all she wanted was to become a writer! But instead of marching off to college, she used her graduation gifts - an empty scrapbook and hand-me-down typewriter - to document life at home while she helped to care for her family. Our own Book of the Month pick for your collection of female-focused literature, this chronicle in collage was compiled and aut... More

When Frankie Pratt finished high school in 1920, all she wanted was to become a writer! But instead of marching off to college, she used her graduation gifts - an empty scrapbook and hand-me-down typewriter - to document life at home while she helped to care for her family. Our own Book of the Month pick for your collection of female-focused literature, this chronicle in collage was compiled and authored by Caroline Preston and follows Frankie’s journey from New England to New York, Paris, and England, all in the pursuit of love in the vibrant 1920s. Told through a visual feast of newspaper clippings, greeting cards, ticket stubs, magazine pages, and other ephemera, labelled with Frankie’s personal commentary, this nostalgia-inspiring novel captures a storied decade and timeless tale in a single pictorial plot. Whether you’re mesmerized by vintage memorabilia or a true fan of the 20s, ‘jazzing’ up your bookshelf with this unique work will have you flapping for joy over its brilliant bohemian style.