EXTRACT: Fierce, Fearless and Free
Girls in myths and legends from around the world
by Lari Don
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Pub Date 5 Mar 2020 | Archive Date 26 Jun 2020
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Education
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Description
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.
Advance Praise
“What I particularly liked about this collection is that these stories are all genuine traditional tales with girls as the stars of their own stories.” – Get Kids Into Books
“There were so many brilliant stories to pick from that it's impossible for me to choose a favourite.” – Library Girl and Book Boy
“Each tale takes us on a captivating adventure that shows the heroines strengths and how they overcome the most troublesome situations.” – Hayley Summerfield, Reading Zone
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781472967138 |
| PRICE | £6.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Engrossed R, Reviewer
Fortunately, this extract was a complete story, otherwise I would have been bitterly disappointed to not find up what happened to quick witted Kandek.
Once lapse in judgment, saw this independent girl in a quandary and fighting for her life. However, ingenuity saw Kandek save herself from a predator without waiting for if/when the hero might turn up to save the day, enhance his reputation and by the way rescue her. Kandek and the Wolf was a neat tale with not many surprises but entertaining, nevertheless.
If the rest of the stories in this anthology follow on in this fashion - with a twist in the tale, strong leads, etc - then I shall very much look forward to reading them.
3 Stars - Liked It
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