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A beautifully illustrated and inspiring collection of 15 classic children''s stories. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent heroines who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. 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 heroines certainly aren''t reduced to waiting at home while boys have adventures ... they 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. A book that belongs on every 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: Inspiring Heroines brings together classic children''s tales which have amazing women and girls at their center who smash stereotypes. These characters defy gender-expectations and provide positive role models for young readers.

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children''s story is packed with fun, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud illustrations.When Young Angus receives a gift from his famous father, the last thing he expects to unwrap is a weird, wisecracking octopus! The silly cephalopod offers to help Angus make his fortune ... and all he wants in return is some fabulous footwear. Can this unlikely pair of heroes defeat Gutrot, the ''orrible ogre? A thrilling read for children aged 6+.

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children''s story is packed with fun, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud illustrations.Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince''s ball... and she''s delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately though, Fenella hasn''t really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass... flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when she''ll turn into a ten-ton Cinder-Elephant?This hilarious tale featuring full-colour illustrations will be sure to thrill readers aged 6+.

This beautifully illustrated compendium brings the Bard''s timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Sam Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children. The opulent full-colour illustrations by award-winning illustrator Khoa Le''s will delight young and old alike. Stories include: • Antony and Cleopatra • As You Like It • Comedy of Errors • Hamlet • King Lear • Love''s Labour''s Lost • Macbeth • The Merchant of Venice • A Midsummer Night''s Dream • Much Ado About Nothing • Othello • Romeo and Juliet • The Tempest • The Winter''s Tale • Twelfth Night

Once upon a time, six famous children''s stories were magically reimagined ... with hilarious results!Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man; cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood; ground-shaking Cinder-Elephant; and clever Octo-Puss in Boots. Snow White has ditched her woodland cottage for a spaceship and seven robots ... and the Three Little Narwhals are on the run from the Big Bad Shark!This compendium brings together riotously funny retellings of well-known tales by popular children''s authors Chris Jevons, Samantha Newman, and Jo Franklin. It''s packed with fun and mayhem, and brought to life by laugh-out-loud illustrations.

When young Orlando searches the forest for his banished lady love, Rosalind, he doesn''t realise that he''s met her in disguise. Dressed up as a boy, Rosalind sees a chance to train Orlando to be the sort of partner she''d like - and she has some laughs along the way!This humorous romance has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Originally written by William Shakespeare, this edition has been cleverly adapted for young readers of 7+ by Samantha Newman. This is the perfect first introduction to a classic play from the most influential English writer of all time.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Prince Hamlet''s father is dead. Hamlet believes he was murdered, and that he knows the culprit. The only problem is it''s his uncle, the new king - and Hamlet has no proof.This striking tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

When two sets of long-lost twins turn up in the same town on the same day, confusion and hilarity ensue. Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse are looking for their brothers - but they accidentally end up living their lives instead!This clever comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

A romance between a Roman general and the Queen of Egypt was never going to be easy. Marc Antony has abandoned his duties since he has fallen in love with Cleopatra. But as war looms, their union shifts from difficult to doomed...This tragic romance has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

King Lear demands that his three daughters tell him how much they love him. When his youngest, Cordelia, refuses, he casts her out and divides his kingdom between the other two. But when those two reject him, he descends into despair and madness...This moving tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

King Ferdinand''s plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one - until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law?This hilarious comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Macbeth is riding home from war when he is met by three witches. They tell him a prophecy, in which he will be king of Scotland. Macbeth decides to make it come true by killing the current king - but he soon comes to be haunted by his bloody choice.This murderous tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Four young lovers escape into the woods outside Athens, each hoping to find true love and happiness. Instead, they find fairy mischief and love potions! Everyone is confused about who likes who - and has the Queen of the Fairies fallen in love with a donkey?This classic comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Their battles of wits are legendary, but Benedick has sworn off women and Beatrice has vowed that she will never marry a man. It''s a good job that they don''t like each other then... or might they be persuaded with a little help from their friends?This humorous romance has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

General Othello is the best soldier in Venice. But when he marries the beautiful Desdemona, one of the senator''s daughters, he begins to discover that he is surrounded by enemies.This moving tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

A young man named Antonio borrows money from a merchant of Venice named Shylock, so that he can court a fine lady he wishes to marry. When Antonio is late to repay his debt, Shylock has him arrested and demands that a terrible price must be paid...This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

The greatest love story ever told. When Romeo and Juliet meet, they fall in love - but how can they ever be together when all their families know is hate for one another?This epic romance has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Helena, a low-born girl, is desperately in love with Bertram, a nobleman. When she is allowed to choose anyone in the kingdom to marry, she chooses Bertram. He swears he will never be her husband. Can Helena ever convince Bertram to love her back?This unconventional romance has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

The King of Naples and the Duke of Milan are shipwrecked on a strange, enchanted island. Little do they know that the lord of the island is Prospero, the old duke of Milan who they betrayed many years ago - and he has been plotting his revenge ever since...This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

King Leonte''s jealousy causes his sweet wife, Hermione to die and their baby daughter, Perdita to be exiled. Can the king learn the error of his ways? Will he ever get to meet Perdita again?This tale of redemption has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

A shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian on the shores of an unknown land. Viola disguises herself as a male servant, but soon falls in love with her master. He is in love with a countess, who in turn falls in love with Viola! And it only gets more complicated when Sebastian turns up...This hilarious comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare''s Tales brings the Bard''s timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

This beautifully illustrated collection set brings the Bard''s timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman''s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare''s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.Stories include:- A Midsummer Night''s Dream- Romeo and Juliet- Comedy of Errors- Much Ado About Nothing- Othello- Macbeth- The Tempest- And many more!

This beautiful hardback anthology retells 15 classic folk tales with fearless, inspiring girls at their centre, exquisitely illustrated in full-colour by award-winning artist Khoa Le . Meet fifteen heroines who defy convention, challenge expectations and forge their own happy endings in this selection of unforgettable folk tales. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful role models for young readers. Read about brave Elisa, who rescues her brothers from a terrible curse; free-spirited Leelinau, who breaks tradition and chooses her own future; and clever Princess Pyeonggang, who saves a whole country with her wits! Stories include:• Ayanna and the Magic Cooking Pot (eastern Africa)• Catherine and Her Destiny (Italy)• Elisa and the Swans (Germany)• How the Moon Was Made (Maori)• Iara and Her Brothers (Brazil)• The Green Serpent (France)• The King and His Daughters (India)• The Little Sister of the Giants (Brazil)• Timun Mas (Indonesia)• Leelinau the Lost Daughter (North American, Chippewa)• Anush, the Golden Maiden (Armenia)• Princess Pyeonggang (Korea)• Savitri's Love (India)• Tuya, the Clever Daughter in Law (Mongolia)• Nayece, the Mother of All (north-eastern Africa)Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerizing artwork of Khoa Le. A perfect gift for children aged 8+.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.

This beautifully hardback anthology presents a thrilling collection of 31 myths and folk tales with inspiring heroines at their centre, featuring breath-taking, full-colour illustrations by artist Khoa Le. Discover legends and folktales in which mighty goddesses shape the world and spirited heroines seize control of their own destinies. This collection brings together stories from different countries and cultures - from earth-shaking battles of mythical beings to human sagas of bravery, quick wits, and kindness. Readers will be transported to faraway lands and ancient times - including the dawn of life itself! Tales include:• Freyja's Necklace (Norse)• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japanese)• Pandora and the Jar (Greek)• Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawaiian)• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egyptian)These stories 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. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what's right and unleash their own inner strength. This compendium is sure to inspire readers aged 7+.

The mystical realm of Norse mythology is beautifully retold for a new generation in this captivating hardback anthology, spectacularly illustrated in full-colour by award-winning artist Khoa Le.Set off on a voyage from the ethereal world of Asgard to the treacherous depths of Jotunheim. Each of the 15 stories in this collection is rich with drama and packed with pulse-pounding action. Get ready to gasp at the audacity of Loki's fiendish pranks; marvel at the might of the all-female Valkyrie warriors; and tremble in fear of the ferocious Fenrir. Multi-award winning illustrator Khoa Le's artworks bring to life Samantha Newman's elegant retelling. Tales include:• How the World Was Made• The Fortification of Asgard• Sigurd and the Dragon• Idun and the Golden Apples• Thor in the Land of the Giants• The Death of Baldur• Loki the FishBeautifully presented with foil cover accents and illustrated endpapers, this collection will be treasured by young readers who are sure to return to this collection's myriad myths time and time again. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Are you brave enough to enter the dragon lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of extraordinary tales from around the world.Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens. The 15 stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America.STORIES IN THIS BOOK: • South Africa - Thakane and the Dragon• China - The Four Dragons• Japan - Susanoo• Philippines - Bakunawa• South Korea - The Dragon King• Turkey - George and the Dragon• Vietnam - The Land of Dragons• Germany - The Dragon's Grandmother• Iceland - The Lake Dragon• Poland - The Wawel Dragon• Slovenia - The Ljubljana Drgaon• UK (English) - Lambton Worm• UK (Welsh) - Y Ddraig Goch• North America - How the Hot Springs Were Made• Peru - AmaruA fantastic read for children aged 8+.

Over 40 fantastic myths from around the world feature in this full colour book. Classic myths and legends are brought to life for a new generation. Cleverly retold by Samantha Newman, and brilliantly illustrated by Fiona Sansom and Graham Kennedy, the book includes some of the world's best-loved stories. From Odysseus to Horus, and Anansi to Pangu, the adventures of the gods and heroes are sure to entertain children aged 7+.