Strong women who prevail and triumph using their intelligence, courage, or resourcefulness are celebrated in this gathering of stories for all ages. It features legends, folklore, and fairy tales from such far-flung places as the Punjab, Africa, China, Japan, the Middle East, and Europe and from places close at hand-Hawaii, New England, and the Ozarks. Some of the tales are reprinted from their original telling, others are completely retold. All are excellent for read-alouds, story time, or reading programs. Also of interest to students of literature, storytelling, or women's studies.
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“Here is a collection that belongs in every high school, university and public library...for every educated person who genuinely cares about fairy tales in which there are true heroines from the whole world.”–Marvels & Tales
“There are gripping ghost stories, elements of humor sprinkled throughout, and consistently brave, smart heroines...the concept here is commendable.”–WLW Journal
“A welcome addition to the bookshelf ... If you have other books of 'strong women' stories, Wise Women will be a good addition. If you don't have others, this volume would certainly be a fine place to start.”–Story Bag Newsletter
“This collection ranks with some of the better folktale sources dealing with women as intelligent, courageous and resourceful heroines.”–Sing Out
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“There are gripping ghost stories, elements of humor sprinkled throughout, and consistently brave, smart heroines...the concept here is commendable.”–
“A welcome addition to the bookshelf ... If you have other books of 'strong women' stories, Wise Women will be a good addition. If you don't have others, this volume would certainly be a fine place to start.”–
“This collection ranks with some of the better folktale sources dealing with women as intelligent, courageous and resourceful heroines.”–
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SUZANNE I. BARCHERS, Ed.D., is Managing Editor of Read and Know Your World Extra magazines, Weekly Reader publications. The author of numerous books, she has 15 years of experience as a teacher and administrator and has taught education classes at the college level.
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- Scheherazade's Sisters: Trickster Heroines and Their Stories in World Literature (Contributions in Women's Studies) by Marilyn Jurich on page 231, and Back Matter
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