The Lost Fairy Tales (Fearless girls around the world) - Ana Sender, Isabel Otter

If damsels in distress and prissy princesses give you cause for despair then look no further.This enchanting anthology of 20 overlooked and forgotten fairy tales has been collected from different cultures around the world. Every story features a strong female heroine, who approaches life with humour, wit, cunning and bravery. None of these heroines need rescuing.