Discover the inspiring tales of incredible girls in this empowering collection of classic children's tales, retold by multi-award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Perfect for ages 8-12.
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)
• How Mizilca Tricked a Sultan (Romania)
• Molly Whuppie (England)
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. These empowering tales will inspire young listeners to dream big.
Ages 5-10 and 10-12