Bibliograph

Vasilisa the Wise, & other tales of brave young women, retold by Kate Forsyth ; illustrated by Lorena Carrington

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Vasilisa the Wise, & other tales of brave young women, retold by Kate Forsyth ; illustrated by Lorena Carrington

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Vasilisa the Wise

Responsibility statement

retold by Kate Forsyth ; illustrated by Lorena Carrington

Sub title

& other tales of brave young women

Summary

For many young women, the only fairy-tales they know are the ones that have been retold by Walt Disney Studios. Once upon a time, these stories of magical transformation were meant for young women as they grew away from childhood and towards adulthood. They were told by their mothers and grandmothers and the wise women of the clan as they spun and wove and stirred their pots and made their potions. The heroines of these old tales set out on a difficult road of trials to discover their true destiny. And, contrary to popular opinion, marrying a prince was not the only goal. These ancient tales of wonder and adventure are about learning to be strong, brave, kind and true-hearted, and trusting in yourself to change the world for the better. These are not your usual passive pricesses waiting forlornly for their prince to come. The brave young women from tales of yore in Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women will transform the way you think about fairy tales

Table Of Contents

Foreword / Kate Forsyth -- Vasilisa the Wise -- Katie Crackernuts -- A bride for me before a bride for you -- The Rainbow Prince -- The singing, springing lark -- The stolen child -- The toy princess

Target audience

adolescent

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