Adventure Stories for Daring Girls

Khoa Le, Samantha Newman

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Arcturus Editions
30 November 2020

Children's & Educational; Anthologies (Children's&YA); General fiction (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Family & home stories (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Inspiring Heroines

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.

By: Samantha Newman
Illustrated by: Khoa Le
Imprint: Arcturus Editions
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9781839406089
ISBN 10: 1839406089
Series: Inspiring Heroines
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 30 November 2020
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 fiance, 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.