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Louisa May Alcott, Author
L. Frank Baum, Author
Hans Christian Andersen, Author
E. Nesbit, Author
Charlotte Bronte, Author
Enid Blyton, Author
Lewis Carroll, Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Author
Brothers Grimm, Author
L.M. Montgomery, Author
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: May 16, 2019
Category: Classic fiction
ISBN: 9781444952315
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.
Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was best known for his children’s books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels, numbering fourteen books in total. He also wrote many novels, short stories and poems. The 1939 adaptation of Baum’s first Oz book has become one of the best loved films in cinema history. L. Frank Baum was born in Chittenango, New York, and died in Hollywood, California.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his timeless, classic fairy tales.