Ravenous: A witch has come to the city of Bryre, traveling in a hut that has chicken feet. She is ravenous for little children and captures Greta's little brother Hans. To free him, Greta goes on an epic quest to retrieve something the something the witch desires. Precious: Princess Rosabel is trapped between her desire to see the world and the dark deal her parents made that keeps her confined in Bryre's castle. With the help of her best friend,...

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...

When China is invaded by the Huns, Mulan decides that she must disguise herself as a male soldier to fight in place of her ill father, who has been called up for war.

"Her mission is to protect Etheria. But she can't do it alone. After the battle of Bright Moon, the Horde army has retreated. But Adora knows they'll soon be back. Now the Princess Council is searching for a way to make the Rebellion stronger. Then they discover a First Ones mural that shows an island full of animals with magical powers. Are these magical creatures real-- and will they help the Rebellion? Adora and her friends set out on a quest to...

Throughout history, stories were passed down through the oral tradition. And often, the female characters in these stories were viewed as weak, vain, jealous, or just plain boring! This enchanting anthology of 20 forgotten fairy tales features stories of strong girls from different cultures around the world. Every tale features a female heroine who approaches life with humor, wit, cunning, and bravery. The collection includes stories from countries...

When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious, Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.