Inside you will meet Dorothy Gale, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; Hua Mulan, who became a mighty warrior, legendary throughout ancient China; clever and powerful goddess Athena of Greek myth, who went toe-to-toe with Poseidon; and many more. These women strike out on their own with self-confidence, imagination, wit, and courage. They live without restraint or narrowly defined roles.
Inspire the world-changing women of the future to dream big, by fueling their imaginations with relatable and aspirational role models. Featuring magical full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, this book belongs on every girl's bookshelf; ideal for children aged 8+.
Stories include: * Gerda and the Snow Queen (Denmark) * Hua Mulan, the Noble Warrior (China) * Heidi's New Adventures (Switzerland) * Alice in Wonderland (UK) * Dorothy's Adventure in Oz (USA) * The Tale of Athena's Great Contest (Greece) * Hinemoa's Great Swim (Maori, NZ) * Chimidyue and the Butterfly (Colombia/Venezuela) * The Tale of Kind Elena and Lazy Anca (Romania) * The Tale of Odette the Swan Maiden (Germany) * Lykke, the Little Mermaid (Denmark) * Guimara, the Giant Princess (Brazil) * The Maiden and the Falcon (Russia) * Celine's Best Cake (France) * Princess Kaguya's Great Adventure (Japan)
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.
Product Specifications
- Adventure Stories For Daring Girls
- This beautifully illustrated collection brings together a selection of classic children's stories, retold by Samantha Newman.
- These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent female protagonists who know their own minds, and make their own decisions.
| Length : 29 cm |
Width : 23 cm |
| Height : 2 cm |
