Epic Myths for Fearless Girls
Oct 2022 · Arcturus Publishing
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15 myths from around the world, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and celebrated children's illustrator Khoa Le.
Discover mighty goddesses and magical heroines from around the world in this inspirational collection-and unleash your own inner strength!
This collection 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.
Myths include:
• Mami Wata's Golden Comb (Liberia)
• Freyja's Necklace (Norse)
• Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)
• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)
• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt)
• Sedna of the Sea (Inuit)
• Pandora and the Jar (Greece)
• Nu Wa and the Pillars of Heaven (China)
• Hina Journeys to the Moon (Polynesia)
• The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe)
• Oochigeas and the Invisible One (Mi'kmaq)
• Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawai'i)
• Oshun Brings Water (Yorusha)
• The Trials of Étain (Ireland)
• Xquic and the Empty Net (Maya)
Ideal for children aged 7+.
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.
Discover mighty goddesses and magical heroines from around the world in this inspirational collection-and unleash your own inner strength!
This collection 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.
Myths include:
• Mami Wata's Golden Comb (Liberia)
• Freyja's Necklace (Norse)
• Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)
• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)
• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt)
• Sedna of the Sea (Inuit)
• Pandora and the Jar (Greece)
• Nu Wa and the Pillars of Heaven (China)
• Hina Journeys to the Moon (Polynesia)
• The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe)
• Oochigeas and the Invisible One (Mi'kmaq)
• Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawai'i)
• Oshun Brings Water (Yorusha)
• The Trials of Étain (Ireland)
• Xquic and the Empty Net (Maya)
Ideal for children aged 7+.
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.
15 myths from around the world, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and celebrated children's illustrator Khoa Le.
Discover mighty goddesses and magical heroines from around the world in this inspirational collection-and unleash your own inner strength!
This collection showcases ...
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About the author
Claudia Martin is a children's author who has worked with many well-known publishers, including Harper Collins and Simon and Schuster and her previous titles include Early Islamic Civilization and My Little Books: Discover Our World. She lives in London.
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.
Claudia Martin is a children's author who has worked with many well-known publishers, including Harper Collins and Simon and Schuster and her previous titles include Early Islamic Civilization and My Little Books: Discover Our World. She lives in London.
Khoa Le is an award-winning author and il...
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