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Amazons!
By Sally Pomme Clayton
Illustrated by Sophie Herxheimer
Could you be an Amazon? Do you have what it takes? Get physical! Dare to dream! Be creative! Listen to your heart.
Hippolyta Queen of the Amazons, Durga the Demon-Slayer, Al-Datma Princess of Egypt, Chi the Dragon-slayer, the Maiden Knight of the Northern Lights -- these are some of the legendary women who leapt beyond the limits of what was expected of them and fought to win. From China to Native America, from Egypt to Siberia, from England to India to Greece, Sally Pomme Clayton retells stories of strong women to amaze and inspire. But, she says, inspiration is not enough: the world needs more heroines, and modern readers inspired by her stories can build on Amazon qualities of courage and determination to take on today’s world.
- ‘How to’ element will appeal to pre-teenage girls.
- Exciting, vivid artwork reflects the different cultures that these women are from and matches the subject matter for strength and distinctive style.
About the author
Sally Pomme Clayton is an internationally-acclaimed storyteller and an award-winning playwright. Her previous books include "The Girl with Golden Fingers" series, illustrated by Tony Ross for Orchard. Her first book for Frances Lincoln was a collaboration with Sophie Herxheimer on the highly-successful "Tales Told in Tents: Stories from Central Asia".
About the illustrator
Sophie Herxheimer is a well-travelled freelance illustrator. Her previous books with Sally Pomme Clayton include "Tales of Amazing Maidens" (Orchard) and "Tales Told in Tents" for Frances Lincoln.
ISBN:
9781845076603
Imprint:
Frances Lincoln
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
October 1, 2008
Dimensions:
210 x 270mm, 96pp
Stock Status:
Frontlist Title
Australian RRP:
$27.95
New Zealand RRP:
$29.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock