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Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls
Not One Damsel in Distress World Folktales for Strong Girls Author:Jane Yolen (Compiler), Susan Guevara (Illustrator) These thirteen folktales have one thing in common: brainy, brawny, brave heroines--and not one damsel in distress! From Bradamante, the fierce female medieval knight, to Li Chi, the Chinese girl who slays a dreaded serpent and saves her town, these heroines use their cunning, wisdom, and strength to succeed. — Drawing from diverse cultures around... more » the world, renowned author Jane Yolen celebrates the smart, strong, and sassy heroines of legend and lore in a collection that will encourage bravery in every girl.
Atalanta the huntress (Greece) --
Nana Miriam (Nigeria) --
Fitcher's bird (Germany) --
The girl and the puma (Argentina) --
Li Chi slays the serpent (China) --
Brave Woman counts coup (United States, White River Sioux) --