Book details
Girls to the Rescue Book No. 2
Description
In most fairy stories and folk tales, the girl waits around for a Prince to rescue her. But, in this collection of stories from cultures around the world, courageous, clever and determined girls are too busy saving the day to wait around to be rescued. Here is the second groundbreaking collection of folk tales featuring 10 clever and courageous girls from around the world. Among the heroes in this book you will meet Jamila, a girl who saves her village from a terrible lion; Adrianna, a Mexican girl who rescues her family's farm from ruin; and Vassilisa, a Russian aristocrat who saves her brother from prison. (Ages 8-13)
Age
7-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Empowering Female Characters: 'Girls to the Rescue Book No. 2' offers a collection of stories featuring clever and resourceful girls. These stories provide positive role models and show young readers that girls can be heroes too.
- Cultural Diversity: The book includes a variety of tales from different cultures and parts of the world, giving readers a chance to learn about and appreciate diverse traditions and perspectives.
- Moral Lessons: Each story in the collection is designed to impart valuable life lessons, such as the importance of kindness, bravery, intelligence, and perseverance, which can help guide young readers in their own lives.
- Entertaining and Educational: Bruce Lansky's engaging storytelling keeps readers entertained while also stimulating their imagination and encouraging them to think critically about the challenges faced by the characters.