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The Serpent Slayer: and Other Stories of Strong Women
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780316387019
Edition: 1st ed
ISBN: 0316387010
Label: Little, Brown Young Readers
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: September 01, 2000
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers
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Editorial Review:
Nothing is more satisfying than watching a valiant hero conquer a dragon, outwit a thief, or destroy a monstrous cannibal--unless it's seeing an intrepid heroine accomplish all these brave feats! In this remarkable anthology by the mother-daughter team of Trina Schart Hyman and Katrin Tchana, 18 stories showcase the courage, cleverness, and integrity of women who dare to go beyond their traditional roles and stand up for themselves and their people. Gleaned from fairy tales from around the world and retold by Tchana to make them "more vivid and vital to her audience," the stories include the tale of Li Chi, a 14-year-old girl who refuses to let a greedy sorcerer continue to sacrifice young girls to a horrible serpent. Clever Marcela is so cunning, she manages to outsmart a king--and fall in love while she's at it. Then there's Amarjit, the barber's wife, who, fed up with her handsome husband's laziness, manages to take matters in her own hands and create fabulous wealth from nothing. Caldecott Award-winner Trina Schart Hyman (Saint George and the Dragon) paints spectacular illustrations, worthy of their esteemed role in capturing both the noble and the grotesque. (Ages 7 to 11) --Emilie Coulter
The Serpent Slayer and Other Stories of Strong Women
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Slaying misconceptions one tale at a time
This book of tales is full of strong images of clever women making these tales fun and lively. The stories are not only for girls but have plenty of dragons, pirates and devils to stimulate every child's imagination.
Rating:  - What makes a strong woman?
I was very intrigued by this book because of the fact that my class this year is full of boys with only four girls in all. The testosterone gets a little thick at times, so I have been seeking out books with girls as the central character. This had so many five stars; I went ahead and purchased it from a used book seller here on Amazon for about 5 dollars. I am so glad I didn't pay full price. As a fairy tale fan and a Trina Schart Hyman fan, I was very disappointed by these illustrations. They don't ... Read More
Rating:  - the best of the best in female-oriented folk tale collections
In recent years, many collections of "empowered female" fairy tales have sprung up. This book simply happens to be one of the best. There are not many tales, but they are well-chosen, and the versions selected for publication are enjoyable to read. Stories from Africa, Asia, and Armenia (among the many locales) are every bit as accessible to the young American reader as more familiar English and Scottish tales. Hyman's illustrations are, as always, powerful, colorful, evocative, and fascinating--and ... Read More
Rating: - If I were still a girl...
I would not care for this book. That is why I only gave it four stars. After reading the first story, I think if you have a daughter who is sensitive and does not care for violence you should look elsewhere for a book for her. My son really enjoys it though, which is good as I bought it for him. The illustrations are beautiful as they should be in a children's book and the stories, though short, are able to develop character better than most modern children's books do.
Rating: - Girls Rock!
In this day and age, young girls are bombarded with not-so positive images of midriffs, barbies, and some rather unwholesome popstars. The "Serpent Slayer" offers a refreshing change of perspecitve. This book is a collection of tales from around the world, retold in an up to date, easy to understand and yet beautifully written format. The stories are specifically about strong, clever women. The illustrations are excellent and the main characters are uncompromising. The tales have classic fairy ... Read More
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