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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 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 t

Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls

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    A Paperback / softback by Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 16 May 2019
      ISBN-13 9781444952315
      978-1444952315
      ISBN-10 1444952315

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 t

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