Discover the inspiring tales of kick-ass girls in this empowering
collection of classic children's tales, retold by multi-award winning
author Anita Ganeri.
Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these
fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or
witches! Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope
for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits,
courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever
after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles.
These stories include:
- Atalanta the Huntress (Greece)
- Nana Miriam (Niger)
- Fitcher's Bird (Germany)
- The Girl and the Puma (Argentina)
- Li Chi Slays the Serpent (China)
- Brave Woman Counts Coup (US/White River Sioux)
- Mizilca (Romania)
- The Pirate Princess (Poland/Jewish)
- The Samurai Maiden (Japan)
- Molly Whuppie (England)
Accompanied by magical illustrations, these stories will capture the
hearts and minds of young readers everywhere.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series
retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female
protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes.
Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these
empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.