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Tales of Myth and Magic for Fearless Girls

Tales of Myth and Magic for Fearless Girls - Hardcover

by Samantha Newman, Claudia Martin
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Availability:In StockContributor:Samantha Newman, Khoa Le (Illustrator), Claudia MartinAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:10/1/2024Pages:256
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcturus EditionsISBN-13:9781398843530ISBN-10:1398843539UPC:9781398843530Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Girls & WomenSize:11.21 x 9.14 x 0.92 inchesWeight:2.9718Product ID:SCGFMRM5A6

This beautifully hardback anthology presents a thrilling collection of 31 myths and folk tales with inspiring heroines at their center, featuring breath-taking full-color illustrations by artist Khoa Le.

Discover legends and folktales in which mighty goddesses shape the world and spirited heroines seize control of their own destinies. This collection brings together stories from different countries and cultures - from earth-shaking battles of mythical beings to human sagas of bravery, quick wits, and kindness. Readers will be transported to faraway lands and ancient times - including the dawn of life itself!

Tales include:
- Freyja's Necklace (Norse)
- Amaterasu and the Cave (Japanese)
- Pandora and the Jar (Greek)
- Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawaiian)
- Leelinau the Lost Daughter (North American, Chippewa)
- Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egyptian)

These stories showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what's right and unleash their own inner strength.

This compendium is sure to inspire readers aged 7+.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcturus EditionsISBN-13:9781398843530ISBN-10:1398843539UPC:9781398843530Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Girls & WomenSize:11.21 x 9.14 x 0.92 inchesWeight:2.9718Product ID:SCGFMRM5A6

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour 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.

Khoa Le is an award-winning author and illustrator of numerous picture books based in Vietnam. 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.
Publisher: Arcturus Editions

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Samantha Newman, Khoa Le (Illustrator), Claudia Martin

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Samantha Newman, Claudia Martin

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