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by Ethel Johnston Phelps (Editor), Pamela Baldwin Ford (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: troll princess, magic fan, old fakir, Sea Girl, Bucca Dhu, Golden Key (more...)
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All the central characters in these folk tales are spirited females-decisive heroines of extraordinary courage, wit, and achievement who set out to determine their own fate. Some of their stories are comic, some adventurous, some eerie, and some magical. The 25 traditional tales come from Asia, Europe, India, Africa, and the Americas; detailed information about their sources is given. "A sparkling gathering or traditional, yet little-known tales."-Chicago Sun Times

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY (January 1, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0912670509
  • ISBN-13: 978-0912670508
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #446,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for girls, December 8, 1999
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This book is awesome, esp. for girls. It features folk tales in which the protagonists are all smart, strong, clever, just girls or women. We read it to my daughter at 4, and at 9, she still goes back and rereads the stories.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Extremely Memorable, But Well Done, August 22, 2001
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My mother purchased this book for me as a very young girl, along with other collections of short-stories, and I remember being enchanted with it. The legends are fascinating, although I don't think the fact that they were all about young women and girls ever crossed my mind (an observation that leads me to believe this book would be good for boys, as well).

I recently re-read the stories, and was delighted. I remember being confused as a girl, since the places, people, and customs are mostly foreign, and so I wouldn't recommend these books to any one younger then six. And even then, with the lack of pictures, it's great for adults to read to kids (no matter what age, within reason). Worth the money.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Girls who can, August 20, 2001
It was not until after reading these stories to my daughter, that I realized that the fairy tales my generation of women had grown up usually had heroines who needed to be rescued. The heroines in Tatterhood solve problems, rescue themselves and sometimes their princes. Hopefully girls will identify with these competent and confident heroines. I don't know many women who can afford to sit around in an ivory tower waiting for a prince to rescue them. These are wonderful, amusing tales from another and equally valid perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The stories I grew up with.
This is an amazing collection of tales with female protagonists. I grew up on this book and I've loved it ever since I heard the first story. Read more
Published on March 18, 2007 by Qosmon Sagataw

5.0 out of 5 stars Tatterhood Rides Again!
I remembered this collection of world tales from my own youth and was pleased that it was just as vibrant and fun as I remembered. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars just what the doctor ordered
My 8 yo daughter has been getting a little sarcastic as of late. I turned to stories to try to remedy the situation. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful collection of heroic women
This is one of the best collections of fairy tales featuring strong and enterprising hereoines. It includes stories from may different cultures, but all feature clever,... Read more
Published on August 19, 2004 by L O'connor

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent collection to read to both girls and boys!
What a delightful range of stories. Nothing overly pointed or didatic here. Just good interesting stories that hold any child's attention. Read more
Published on May 25, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a great book
A wonderful book. My 9 year old daughter grabbed it and read ahead in it every night after I'd read a few stories to her and her sister. Read more
Published on February 23, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent storybook for girls of all ages
This is a wonderful book, very female affirming. The heroines do not languish in a tower waiting for the handsome prince to save them, but instead take the leading roles in... Read more
Published on January 20, 1999 by rainydaye

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
This book is full of stories about independent, strong and clever women. I gave this as a gift to an 8 year old and not only does she love the stories, her parents do too!
Published on January 26, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Wonderful collection of tales of "active and courageous girls and women in the leading roles." Refreshing, often humorous stories of adventure are a joy for readers of... Read more
Published on May 1, 1997

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