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Favourite Stories Of Courageous Girls: Inspiring Heroines From Classic Children's Books

by Louisa May Alcott

2021-07-20 19:14:10

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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 t... Read more

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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ISBN9781444952315
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Louisa May Alcott
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Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1832. She and her three sisters, Anna, Elizabeth and May were educated by their father, philosopher/ teacher, Bronson Alcott and ...

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