Name: Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls: 1 (Inspiring Heroines)
SKU: 53630005
Price: 394.00 ZAR
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Author: Anita Ganeri
ISBN: 9781789506051

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Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls: 1 (Inspiring Heroines)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Anita Ganeri

Publisher

Arcturus Editions

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

128

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28.4x23.1x1.5 cm

Weight

0.82 kg.

ISBN13

9781789506051

Synopsis "Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls: 1 (Inspiring Heroines) "

Discover the inspiring tales of kick-ass girls in this empowering collection of classic children's tales, 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) Accompanied by magical illustrations, these stories will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere. 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.

Anita Ganeri

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Anita Ganeri, born in Kolkata in 1961, is an Indian author specialized in children's literature and scientific dissemination. After moving to England in her childhood, she has written over 150 books focused on geography, nature, and the natural world.

Among her notable works is "The Earth in 30 Seconds" (2011), which explores the structure and phenomena of our planet in an accessible way for young readers. Another notable work is "Is My Blood Red?" (2004), co-written with Chris Oxlade, that addresses aspects of the human body. Ganeri is recognized for her ability to present complex concepts in an attractive and understandable way for young audiences.

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