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The Buried Moon and Other Tales of Bright Young Women

By Kate Forsyth
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The Buried Moon and Other Tales of Bright Young Women by Kate Forsyth features a collection of enchanting stories celebrating the bravery and cunning of young women. From rescuing the Moon from a bog to outwitting giants and winning the respect of emperors, each tale honours inner strength and resilience. These narratives accompany characters like Fenella, who silently weaves nettle cloth to save her brothers, and Jiayang, who designs a daunting quest to avoid unwanted suitors. This book reimagines traditional fairy tales, spotlighting the power and radiance of female protagonists.
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Ideal for young readers and families who enjoy fairy tales with strong female leads, this book will inspire children with stories of courage and cleverness. Perfect for those looking to empower young girls through engaging and imaginative folklore.

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All of the seven tales in this collection have one thing in common. They are stories of young women who face darkness and danger, but who prevail against the odds because of the brightness of their spirit and the strength of their resolve. The Moon is saved from the bog by the courage of those who love her bright light ... Fenella stays silent...

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The Moon is saved from the bog by the courage of those who love her bright light...

Fenella stays silent for seven years and weaves cloth from nettles to save her brothers...

Nastia must learn to survive alone in the land of the midnight sun...

Jiayang, daughter of the Emperor of China, devises an impossible quest for her unwanted suitors...

Jennet holds fast to her beloved, despite the cruel enchantments the Faery Queen casts upon him...

Sofiya outwits the Tsar and so wins his love and respect...

Molly Whuppie outwits a giant and saves her sisters...

These stories of bright young women will remind readers of their own inner radiance, which gives them power to illuminate the whole world.

The Buried Moon and Other Tales of Bright Young Women will transform the way you think about fairy tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648400004

Publisher: Karen Mc Dermott Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 January 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Karen Mc Dermott Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 110

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