Bella At The Bar

Author: John Armstrong, Primrose Cummings and Jenny McDade Series: Bella at the Bar

A MODERN DAY CINDERELLA STORY

Orphan Bella Barlow is a young girl with a great natural talent for gymnastics. Unfortunately her dreams and aspirations to be a world-class gymnast are being hindered by her legal guardians - uncle Jed and aunt Gertrude, who force and bully Bella to their own advantage.

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A MODERN DAY CINDERELLA STORY

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BRITISH COMICS’ GREATEST HEROINE RETURNS!

Bella Barlow is a young orphan with ambitions to be a world-class gymnast. She has the talent, but is hampered by her cruel Uncle Jed and Aunt Gert who constantly exploit her for their own selfish gains.

While cleaning windows for her uncle’s business, Bella comes across an exclusive school with a great gymnastics programme. A kind teacher named Miss Mortimer would happily accept her, but the young athlete faces great opposition from her guardians and the horrible snobbery of the school’s headmistress. Will Bella ever get to pursue her dream of gymnastic stardom?

Widely considered to be one of the most important serials in girl’s comics history, Bella at the Bar is a charming, Cinderella-esque tale of triumph over overwhelming adversity.

About the Author

Jenny McDade wrote for British girls' comics in the 1970s, including "Star Struck Sister" and "Bella at the Bar" for Tammy. She went on to become a TV screenwriter, writing SuperGran, Mr Majeika and C.A.T.S. Eyes.