Adventure Stories for Daring Girls | Hardcover

Adventure Stories for Daring Girls (Inspiring Heroines Series) | Illustrated by Khoa Le | Retold by Samantha Newman

Format: Hardcover (Import Edition)
Pages: 128
Date of Release: 28 September 2020

Inspire courage, imagination and bold thinking with Adventure Stories for Daring Girls, a beautifully illustrated hardcover from the Inspiring Heroines series. Retold by Samantha Newman and brought to life with exquisite full-colour artwork by Khoa Le, this anthology presents classic tales from around the world—each starring a fearless, independent girl who takes charge of her own adventure.

These stories highlight heroines who defy expectations, challenge unfair rules and step into the unknown with determination and bravery. From magical quests to daring rescues, each tale showcases girls who think for themselves and shape their own destinies.

✨ Meet iconic heroines such as:

• Dorothy Gale — who frees the land of Oz from a terrible tyrant
• Hua Mulan — the legendary warrior of ancient China
• Athena — the wise Greek goddess who challenges Poseidon
• Gerda — who braves ice and danger to save her friend
• Alice — who journeys through a world of wonder
• Princess Kaguya — who embraces adventure beyond expectations

✨ Stories included:
• Gerda and the Snow Queen (Denmark)
• Hua Mulan, the Noble Warrior (China)
• Heidi’s New Adventures (Switzerland)
• Alice in Wonderland (UK)
• Dorothy’s Adventure in Oz (USA)
• Athena’s Great Contest (Greece)
• Hinemoa’s Great Swim (Maori, New Zealand)
• Chimidyue and the Butterfly (Colombia/Venezuela)
• Kind Elena and Lazy Anca (Romania)
• Odette the Swan Maiden (Germany)
• Lykke, the Little Mermaid (Denmark)
• Guimara, the Giant Princess (Brazil)
• The Maiden and the Falcon (Russia)
• Celine’s Best Cake (France)
• Princess Kaguya’s Great Adventure (Japan)

A perfect choice for readers aged 8+, this collection encourages confidence, independence, and the belief that girls can be heroes of their own stories. A wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, classrooms, and young readers who love mythology, fairy tales and strong female characters.

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