Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters

Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters
Author: Kathleen Ragan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 494
Release: 1998
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780393045987

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Collects 100 tales from around the world, including Africa, Western Europe, Native American cultures, Asia, and the Middle East, that feature a heroine.

Folktales for Fearless Girls

Folktales for Fearless Girls
Author: Myriam Sayalero
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593115244

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Heroines save the day in this empowering collection of folktales from around the world, perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Curses to be broken. Riddles to be solved. Kings' favor to be won. These are the standard stories we've heard in folktales and fables for as long as we can remember--challenges faced and overcome by princes and knights in shining armor. In Folktales for Fearless Girls, though, we see a different set of heroes charge across the page. In fact, we see heroines. Wily women and clever girls, valiant queens and brave villagers--these are the people to save the day in this collection of folktales from around the world and across the ages. Long before J.K. Rowling brought us Hermione Granger, well before Katniss Everdeen entered the arena, these fierce protagonists were the role models for strong girls through the ages. Here we read the story of Jimena, who dresses like a man to go fight in a war; of Min, whose cleverness leads her family to riches; and of Nabiha, who outsmarts thieves and wins the respect of the king. With stories from China, Russia, Persia, India, Armenia, the UK, Spain, France, Southern Africa, Egypt, and Germany, this is a collection of tales that showcases the original literary feminists. With beautiful full-color art throughout to accompany these empowering tales, this an essential book for all girls! Praise for Folktales for Fearless Girls: "Women of the world are celebrated through joyous illustration and triumphant tales." --Shelf Awareness

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2019-07-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 178950984X

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This beautiful illustrated treasury presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, 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) Bold and imaginative, these tales will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere. Perfect for kids age 8+.

Folk Tales for Bold Girls

Folk Tales for Bold Girls
Author: Fiona Collins
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2019-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0750993448

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Do you think that legends are all about princes and princesses, knights and heroes, giants and monsters? Well, they aren't always. The stories in this book are about girls like you and girls you might know: clever, strong, brave and resourceful. Here you can read the story of Vasilisa, who wasn't afraid of the deep dark forest; Mollie Whuppie, who knew how to trick a giant; Tipingi, who was able to call on her friends to help her get out of trouble; Seren, who used her love of singing to help others; and many more fearless characters. Storyteller Fiona Collins has chosen the best of the old tales from all around the world and reworked them into new and exciting versions to be enjoyed by everyone, accompanied by magical illustrations by talented artist Ed Fisher.

Fantastic Tales for Fearless Girls

Fantastic Tales for Fearless Girls
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1398819670

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This beautifully illustrated hardcover brings together 31 of the most courageous and irrepressible heroines of classic children's fiction and traditional folk tales from around the world. Discover the stories of plucky Dorothy, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; brave Bradamante, who rides into battle on a flying horse; fearless Lykke, the mermaid who saved a prince from drowning; and many more thrilling tales. Beautiful full-color illustrations by award-winning Khoa Le accompany these stories, bringing these enchanting stories to life. Stories include: • Dorothy's Adventure in Oz • Hua Mulan, the Noble Warrior • Gerda and the Snow Queen • Princess Kaguya's Great Adventure • Hermione and Perdita

Not One Damsel in Distress

Not One Damsel in Distress
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152020477

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A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.

Fairy Tales of Fearless Girls

Fairy Tales of Fearless Girls
Author: Susannah McFarlane
Publisher: Aladdin
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534473572

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An emboldening, exquisitely illustrated picture book of reimagined fairy tales with a feminist twist, perfect for fans of the classic stories, Disney lovers, and readers of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls! They may be small, but they’re big of heart— kind and cheerful, brave and smart. And so with courage, hope, and laughter they make their own “happily ever after.” In this treasury of modern fairy tales, the heroines make their own way to happily ever after, and there isn’t a damsel in distress in sight! Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Thumbelina don’t let fear or self-doubt hold them back. Using their wits, bravery, honesty, and kindness, they problem-solve their way out of tricky situations. See how Rapunzel invents her way out of her tower or Red Riding Hood outsmarts the wolf! Each story has a modern twist, a different illustrator, and all the charm of a classic storybook. This sweet and accessible book is perfect for young princes and princesses learning to have courage and follow their hearts.

Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales from Around the World

Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales from Around the World
Author: Kathleen Ragan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2000-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0393285871

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One hundred great folk tales and fairy tales from all over the world about strong, smart, brave heroines. Dismayed by the predominance of male protagonists in her daughters' books, Kathleen Ragan set out to collect the stories of our forgotten heroines. Gathered from around the world, from regions as diverse as sub-Saharan Africa and Western Europe, from North and South American Indian cultures and New World settlers, from Asia and the Middle East, these 100 folktales celebrate strong female heroines. Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters is for all women who are searching to define who they are, to redefine the world and shape their collective sensibility. It is for men who want to know more about what it means to be a woman. It is for our daughters and our sons, so that they can learn to value all kinds of courage, courage in battle and the courage of love. It is for all of us to help build a more just vision of woman.

Fierce, Fearless and Free

Fierce, Fearless and Free
Author: Lari Don
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2020-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1472967119

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A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who – no, that's not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery, and made their own destiny. From the long-haired Petrosinella who escaped the tower and broke the spell that the ogress had cast over her and Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using politeness and magic, to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother's curse, these are stories of girls doing it for themselves! With stories drawn from all over the world, including China, Scotland, Armenia, Italy and Nigeria, Lari Don presents heroine stories that don't leave girls sitting around waiting to be saved by the handsome prince. Book Band: Dark Blue Ideal for ages 9+

A Fistful of Pearls and Other Tales from Iraq

A Fistful of Pearls and Other Tales from Iraq
Author: Elizabeth Laird
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781845076412

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Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians - the folk tales of Iraq teem with otherworldly creatures, magic and earthy humour. Award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird has gathered together the very best Iraqi stories during her time in the Middle East - stories ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house inside which lurks a marriageable daughter. Meticulously researched and elegantly retold, the stories reveal the true, traditional heart of Iraq, far removed from today's news headlines.