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Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls - Inspiring Heroines from Classic Children's Books

by Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen
$11.90
Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls - Inspiring Heroines from Classic Children's Books
Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls - Inspiring Heroines from Classic Children's Books

Timeless heroines inspire courage and adventurous spirit.

If you're looking to instill a sense of bravery and adventure in your children, or perhaps want to relive the tales of your own youth through spirited young heroines, this anthology is a treasure trove. These stories of Jo, George, Bobbie, and others not only entertain but also inspire with their examples of gutsy determination. They're the perfect way to introduce young readers to the classics, ensuring the characters' legacies and life lessons are passed on.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls - Inspiring Heroines from Classic Children's Books

by Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen
$11.90
ISBN: 9781444952315
Authors: Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Date of Publication: 2019-05-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Picture Books, Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Classics, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Realistic Fiction, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 32 readers)

Description

This wonderful anthology features the stories of some of the best-loved heroines in children's books. From Jo March who sells her hair to raise money for her family, to George's single-minded commitment to protecting her island in The Famous Five to Bobbie's quick-thinking action that prevents a train crash in The Railway Children, these girls demonstrate courage beyond their years. Each of the 24 chapters contains an introduction about the courageous girl featured and a satisfying extract from the original book. These fictional heroines will inspire young readers with their stories of expectations defied, fears faced and obstacles overcome. This collection is also bound to tempt readers to discover these classic novels for themselves. Classic novels featured include Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Five on a Treasure Island, The Railway Children, Jane Eyre, A Little Princess, Pollyanna and The Wizard of Oz, as well as beloved fairy tales from diverse cultures such as The Snow Queen, Kate Crackernuts and White Chrysanthemum.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Timeless heroines inspire courage and adventurous spirit.

If you're looking to instill a sense of bravery and adventure in your children, or perhaps want to relive the tales of your own youth through spirited young heroines, this anthology is a treasure trove. These stories of Jo, George, Bobbie, and others not only entertain but also inspire with their examples of gutsy determination. They're the perfect way to introduce young readers to the classics, ensuring the characters' legacies and life lessons are passed on.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.