Fierce, fearless and free: girls in myths and legends from around the world

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...

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Main Author: Don, Lari (Author)
Other Authors: Muldoon, Eilidh (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Bloomsbury Educaton 2020
Edition:First published
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Summary: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
Physical Description:157 pages illustrations 22 cm
Audience:Ages 8+
ISBN:9781472967138

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