Adventure Stories for Daring Girls - (Inspiring Heroines) by Samantha Newman (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- 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.
- 7-11 Years
- 11.0" x 9.0" Hardcover
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
- Series Name: Inspiring Heroines
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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-color 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 (China)
- Heidi (Switzerland)
- Alice in Wonderland (UK)
- Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (USA)
- Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens (Greece)
- Hinemoa and Tutanekai (Maori, NZ) 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.
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A great book to challenge the female role in fairy tales and folklore in a kid-friendly format
About the Author
Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humor 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.
Based in Vietnam, Khoa Le is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books. 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.Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-11 Years
Series Title: Inspiring Heroines
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Theme: Anthologies
Format: Hardcover
Author: Samantha Newman
Language: English
Street Date: November 30, 2020
TCIN: 1003274034
UPC: 9781839406089
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-2819
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 9 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.8 pounds
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