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The NOT-SO boring biographies of the queens and princesses who shattered royal conventions and empowered generations of girls just like you.Forget wilting wallflowers and doting daughters - the royal women in this unapologetic history book for kids 9-12 rocked the world with their skills, smarts, and confident attitude. Strap in for the true stories of wilful women who defied expectations, changed the course of history, and were sometimes just downright badass!From fearless fighters who rallied spectacular armies to no-nonsense negotiators who fought for independence, each woman in this book - from English queens to Byzantine empresses and African leaders - turned norms on their head and smashed gender stereotypes. Written by cultural historian, Dr. Fern Riddell, and brought to life with fresh, zingy illustrations by Taylor Dolan, this is history with a punk rock twist. Fun, relatable, and totally inspiring.Get ready for: History with Attitude: Royal biographies get a modern, energetic update, highlighting the specific ways women throughout the ages defied conventions.Global Legends: A truly diverse collection of women in history books for kids, featuring fierce females from all around the world.Bold, Bright Artwork: Badass illustrations reimagine historical queens as you’ve never seen them before.Educational & Empowering: A creative approach to learning about real historical figures, making their stories relatable to young readers’ lives today.Perfect for children aged 9–12, this is a must-have addition to any young feminist’s bookshelf - or for anyone who loves books about strong women.

The NOT-SO boring biographies of the queens and princesses who shattered royal conventions and empowered generations of girls just like you.Forget wilting wallflowers and doting daughters - the royal women in this unapologetic history book for kids 9-12 rocked the world with their skills, smarts, and confident attitude. Strap in for the true stories of wilful women who defied expectations, changed the course of history, and were sometimes just downright badass!From fearless fighters who rallied spectacular armies to no-nonsense negotiators who fought for independence, each woman in this book - from English queens to Byzantine empresses and African leaders - turned norms on their head and smashed gender stereotypes. Written by cultural historian, Dr. Fern Riddell, and brought to life with fresh, zingy illustrations by Taylor Dolan, this is history with a punk rock twist. Fun, relatable, and totally inspiring.Get ready for: History with Attitude: Royal biographies get a modern, energetic update, highlighting the specific ways women throughout the ages defied conventions.Global Legends: A truly diverse collection of women in history books for kids, featuring fierce females from all around the world.Bold, Bright Artwork: Badass illustrations reimagine historical queens as you’ve never seen them before.Educational & Empowering: A creative approach to learning about real historical figures, making their stories relatable to young readers’ lives today.Perfect for children aged 9–12, this is a must-have addition to any young feminist’s bookshelf - or for anyone who loves books about strong women.

The perfect gift for teenagers and young women - a beautifully illustrated book of goddess life lessons, myths and legends.For centuries, cultures around the world celebrated tales and myths of daring and brave goddesses. These twenty-one legendary ladies were tenacious, smart and strong. Meet...· Osun, the Yoruba goddess of love who stands up to those who believe women are less important than men· Rhiannon, the Welsh queen of fairies who won't let anyone make decisions for her and instead follows her heart· Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and death who sets boundaries and is comfortable with being a single independent womanThese rich and often forgotten female stories of the ancient past will inspire you to be just as confident, courageous, fierce and fearless in the future. 'With an ancient, earnest heart, Live like a Goddess continues a venerable tradition of reading myth not just for fun but for personal enrichment. I am warmed by these diverse tales and their lessons in ambition, wisdom and courage' - Amy Jeffs, author of the bestselling Storyland"Menzies presents gem-like stories of powerful women, lifting them up to guide future generations. A gorgeous reclamation of our human heritage." Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros

Tales of ghosts, monsters and murderers have terrified and delighted readers for thousands of years.This spine-chilling collection features retellings of eight classic horror stories. From the disturbing short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, to gothic classics and chilling ghost stories, this striking anthology is the perfect introduction to the world of horror.Includes:DraculaFrankenstein The Masque of the Red DeathBluebeard And many more...Written by Matt Ralphs and with vivid illustrations by artist Taylor Dolan.