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Girls to the Rescue, #1 (Girls to the Rescue #1)
by
Bruce Lansky (Goodreads Author)
In most heroic tales, a helpless young lady waits around for a prince to rescue her. But the spunky girls in this entertaining series are much too busy saving the day to await Prince Charming. These adaptations and original stories from around the world inspire readers to become a new kind of heroine. If you enjoy the stories in this book, look for more fun adventures in t...more
ebook, 118 pages
Published
December 21st 2010
by Meadowbrook
(first published September 15th 1995)
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Ten short stories about creative and resourceful girls who all "save the day" in some sense--but not like superheroes, of course. An example is the Japanese girl named Kimi in the story Kimi and the Ogre. Kimi saves the day by getting her foolish brother Taro out of trouble and danger with her quick wits, not strength or superpowers like in comic books.
It was hard to pick since there were so many good ones, and all the characters were so fully developed, but my favorite short story was the first...more
It was hard to pick since there were so many good ones, and all the characters were so fully developed, but my favorite short story was the first...more
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I loved these fairy tales!! There aren't any weak girls or women in these stories. All of the stories are centered upon smart, kind, resourceful, courageous, brainy and clever heroines. Some fairy tales are re-worked classics, others are original tales. All prove that girls don't need to wait for her prince to rescue her; in fact, sometimes she rescues the prince! The stories take place all around the world, including Japan, Mexico, China and Germany. I just glanced back at the Table of Contents...more
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This is a good little collection of fairy tales about girls doing the deeds, be it rescuing thier brother, dealing with stepmothers, or a bunch of other things.
While each tale is retold by a different author, the tales come from a wide background. There is a story about former slaves in the United States, there is a story with a unicorn, there is a beautiful story about a princess killing a dragon and a troll.
The stories are designed for children, mostly girls, and the girls succeed largely due...more
While each tale is retold by a different author, the tales come from a wide background. There is a story about former slaves in the United States, there is a story with a unicorn, there is a beautiful story about a princess killing a dragon and a troll.
The stories are designed for children, mostly girls, and the girls succeed largely due...more
This book had a nice collection of good stories that feature girls/women as the heroes and main characters. A few stories had odd writing styles, but I suspect that they would sound better read aloud like most children's books.
The only story I had a problem with was the retelling of The Arabian Nights, but that's just because I hate “cleaned-up” versions of fairy tales and thought the beheadings could have been left in. Most kids (yes even girls!) would rather hear about peoples heads getting c...more
The only story I had a problem with was the retelling of The Arabian Nights, but that's just because I hate “cleaned-up” versions of fairy tales and thought the beheadings could have been left in. Most kids (yes even girls!) would rather hear about peoples heads getting c...more
It is amazing!
although it's 10 children stories, it has so many good ideas, and some good morals (but I didn't like that some of them based on lies). the introduction was remarkable as well!
I was attached with the first story, almost cried after the second, and LOL while reading the third. in all stories the girls are in the spot light!
if you're tired from old classical stories, like Snow white, sleeping beauty... etc, you'll find in this book great different perspective.
I'm going to read the ne...more
although it's 10 children stories, it has so many good ideas, and some good morals (but I didn't like that some of them based on lies). the introduction was remarkable as well!
I was attached with the first story, almost cried after the second, and LOL while reading the third. in all stories the girls are in the spot light!
if you're tired from old classical stories, like Snow white, sleeping beauty... etc, you'll find in this book great different perspective.
I'm going to read the ne...more
A must read book. I belive that the stories told throughout this book is not only powerful, but enlightning and influential. This book focus on how girls solve their own problems and rescue themselves and others who are in danger. I also love how cultrally influential this book is, taking stories from other cultres around the world.
I was not impressed by this collection of tales- some loosely (maybe all) based off of the brothers Grimm legendary tales. Some things should just not be altered...even for the sake of "girl power.". I'm sure us girls will survive without reading this series...
The stories in this volume were interesting, but were very much like other fairy tales I have heard, with a few details changed and a female heroine in each one. My second graders would enjoy it, but it could have been a little more original.
Ilove this book its great.Geuss how old i am im 10.surprise surprise!But i mostly think this book is for kids,dont u think so.Anyway its time for dinner.So bye bye my fellow youngsters like myself.
Mar 21, 2011
Amandalynn
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens,
fairy-tales
There were some fun twists to old fairy tales. I did LOVE how they were all stories of girls getting ahead by using their brains and being clever, great examples for little girls.
not a bad read. quick short stories for girls. none of them really wow`d me, but they were cute. i would recommend them for younger girls. maybe 8-10.yo.
Another "read a chapter a night" with kids pick. This one had a mix of stories, some excellent (like The Fairy Godmother's Assistant) and others less well done. So pretty typical for an anthology. A nice change of pace from passive princesses in towers.
I didn't know this had become a series. Good stories. I think the girls will like them. I'll have to keep my eyes open for the others.
Free ebook - I love fairy tales so I was excited to read these versions with "tough" girl characters. Loved them!
Think that I'll have to put this one in my classroom library. Well written stories which show that girls are just as capable as boys.
I just read the first story of it so far and I am starting to like it. Will read more when I get a chance!
Feb 22, 2011
Arni Vidar Bjorgvinsson
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
kindle
An enjoyable, light read. Some stories are (naturally) better than others, but overall a nice collection of stories and probably a very nice bed-time read for the young.
Some stories I really liked and others were just ok. It was fun to read with my daughter.
Girls are actually the heros in this book! FINALLY, NOT THE BOYS!!!! :)
This book is unique and has many multiple stories inside.
Its an adventure.
Its an adventure.
I LOVED IT!!!!!!!! Mostly The Lain and the unicorn Story
pretty fun kids book, for girls of course
Note: picked up as a promotional freebie from B&N
Wonderful stories with female leads that are both intelligent and brave. Loved it.
THIS WAS THE BEST BOOK EVERR
Free on Kindle
cute short stories
Clever, witty
good stories, but not my favrite book
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I was born on June 1, 1941. My first home was an apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side, a neighborhood that overlooked the George Washington Bridge. Soon after kindergarten, my family moved to Scarsdale, which seemed to be “in the country.” In high school, I broke my ankle when I went out for the lacrosse team, so I wrote a sports column for the school newspaper. I don't think I showed any part...more
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