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 fa

Excerpt from True Stories of Girl Heroines "Mistress! my mistress! the Moriscos are upon us!" Inez sprang to her feet, the rich southern ood receding for a mome

Contains over 450 entries that describe books that have female heroines; includes publishing information, a short overview of the plot, and recollections from f

One of NPR's Best Books of the Year: This darkly funny and provocative novel reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women in a support group for tra

Collects 100 tales from around the world, including Africa, Western Europe, Native American cultures, Asia, and the Middle East, that feature a heroine.