This collection of stories features female protagonists navigating challenges, discovering strengths, and often changing the course of their destinies. The characters in these tales are from a variety of genres, ranging from folk and fairy tales to historical events and myths.
Magic and Transformation
In The Groac’h Of The Isle Of Lok, Bellah Postik rescues Houarn Pogamm, who has been transformed into a frog by a fairy’s spell. The Seven Ravens tells of a sister who embarks on a journey to break a curse that turned her brothers into ravens. Thumbelina features a tiny girl born from a barley seed who faces multiple challenges, including attempts to marry her off to a mole, before finding happiness with a flower angel.
Cleverness and Bravery
Molly Whuppie is a story of a girl who outwits a giant and marries the king’s son after multiple encounters. In The Story of an Hour, Mrs. Mallard experiences newfound freedom after hearing of her husband’s death, only to face a shocking twist. The Princess and the Sorcerer’s Spell tells the tale of Princess Matilda, who breaks a spell on Prince William by confronting the sorcerer with a declaration of love.
Love and Sacrifice
In Rapunzel, a girl raised in captivity escapes with the help of a prince, only to face trials before they can be together. The Twelve Huntsmen centers on a prince who recognizes his true bride among a group of huntsmen, leading to their marriage. The Spindle, the Shuttle, and the Needle showcases a girl who supports herself through her craft and eventually marries a prince who is drawn to her rich yet humble life.
Overcoming Adversity
In The Little Red Hen, a hen does all the work to bake bread and chooses to enjoy it alone when others fail to help. The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats tells of a mother goat rescuing her children from a wolf, while Grace Darling recounts a real-life rescue by Grace Darling and her father during a storm.
Imagination over knowledge
