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Adventure stories for daring girls
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- Book Synopsis
- Meet the heroines who don't wait at home while boys have all the adventures ... 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. 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.
- About The Author
- Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales. She lives in London, with her fiancé, and during her infrequent desk breaks, she enjoys yoga, cooking, and befriending the birds in the park. Khoa Le is an award-winning author and illustrator of numerous picture books based in Vietnam. She has worked with many top publishers, including Hachette and Usbourne and in 2020 she won best illustrator for the Northern Lights Book Awards. Khoa also works as a graphic designer and painter and has participated in several group and solo exhibitions in different Asian countries.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781838579852
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Arcturus, (28 September 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 126
- Weight
- 800 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 280 x 225 x 15 mm
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