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+ . Language: English