Inspiring Heroines

Meet the heroines who don't wait at home while boys have all the adventures... This collection brings together a selection of classic children's stories, retold by Samantha Newman. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent female protagonists who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. Inside you will 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 women 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. 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: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. These empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

15 myths from around the world, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin. 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. These empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.