Synopses & Reviews
Powerful women may be given short shrift in history books, but the worldand#8217;s folklore is filled with tales of their heroic exploits. Durga the Demon-Slayer, Al-Datma of Egypt, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, are just a few of the legendary women who leapt over limits and fought to win. Their stories and others are told in Amazons! Collected from all over the world, these exciting tales feature women warriors who kill dragons, travel to the Northern Lights, slay demons, and learn that warrior skills are worthless without love. Compellingly related by acclaimed storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton, these tales demonstrate that being an Amazon isnand#8217;t so much about physical strength as it is about courage, skill, imagination, and kindness. Sophie Herxheimerand#8217;s vibrant artwork is the perfect match for these soul-stirring stories, and her illustrations reflect the variegated cultures represented in these here. Action pages offer ideas and advice on how to become a 21st-century Amazon.
Synopsis
Are you an AMAZON? Have you got what it takes? Dare to dream Listen to your heart Get physical The world needs more heroines, and Hippolyta Queen of the Amazons, Durga the Demon-Slayer and Al-Datma of Egypt are just a few of the legendary women who leapt over limits and fought to win. Sally Pomme Clayton's powerful retellings of strong woman stories from all over the world will inspire and stir your soul, and her action pages will help you to be a 21st-century Amazon.