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Girls to the Rescue #1

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Throughout time, folk stories and fairy tales have had young women waiting to be rescued by a dashing hero. They are sitting around no more! The adapted and original stories in the entertaining Girls to the Rescue series send girls to do the saving. With stories from around the world--a Chinese girl who saves her village from starvation; a Sicilian girl who outsmarts a greedy merchant--this book has multicultural appeal.

109 pages, Library Binding

First published June 1, 1995

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Bruce Lansky

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I was born on June 1, 1941. My first home was an apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side, a neighborhood that overlooked the George Washington Bridge. Soon after kindergarten, my family moved to Scarsdale, which seemed to be “in the country.” In high school, I broke my ankle when I went out for the lacrosse team, so I wrote a sports column for the school newspaper. I don't think I showed any particular talent for writing then.

I went to St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. I actually learned to read Greek (I didn't understand it, though). I transferred from St. John's to New York University, so I could study political science and economics. I graduated with a major in philosophy and a minor in English. My first job was a market researcher for a beer company in New Jersey. Over the next five years, I switched jobs several times: advertising copywriter, advertising account executive, and marketing manager at a candy company.

I married Vicki and we had a baby, Douglas. I wanted him to have a home surrounded by grass and trees and ball fields, so I accepted a job in Minnesota, and Doug got a baby sister, Dana. What rescued me from poverty was that my wife and some other mothers wrote a cookbook. We published it ourselves, and it was a huge hit. That's how I figured out that I wanted to be a publisher when I grew up. We built Meadowbrook Press, and I became an author of baby name books and humor books for adults.

Ten years ago, I wanted to put together a children's book of all the poems they loved best. To find these poems, I tested poems in elementary schools. As I was testing poems on children, I decided to write a few to see what the response would be. At first it wasn't that good, but as my writing improved, I added my poems to new books. To get them just right, I'd rewrite them over and over. I've now edited six poetry anthologies and filled three books with my own poems. Because I spent a lot of time reading and testing poems in classrooms, schools started inviting me to perform. I've now performed at hundreds of schools. My goal to put on the most entertaining, most educational, and most motivating assembly a school has ever had. My web site, http://www.gigglepoetry.com, helps kids discover the fun of reading and writing poetry.

Language arts are a very important part of what you learn in school. You can read great books that take you to far-away lands. You can write your own stories and make yourself the hero of exciting adventures. Even if it seems hard sometimes, don't give up. Keep practicing your reading and writing skills, and soon it will become easier. There are so many wonderful worlds to explore in books and poetry. Get your very own passport by learning to read and write the very best that you can.

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316 reviews30 followers
September 25, 2008
I really loved this book when I was younger, because all of the stories (even the retold fairytales like Cinderella) are feminist-oriented. And not in the usual misconception people have of feminism being people who who think "men are stupid," but in the way that girls and women are people, too, and that we're strong enough, clever enough, and smart enough to fix our own problems and save the lives of people we love.
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159 reviews20 followers
July 4, 2012
Ten short stories about creative and resourceful girls who all "save the day" in some sense--but not like superheroes, of course. An example is the Japanese girl named Kimi in the story Kimi and the Ogre. Kimi saves the day by getting her foolish brother Taro out of trouble and danger with her quick wits, not strength or superpowers like in comic books.

It was hard to pick since there were so many good ones, and all the characters were so fully developed, but my favorite short story was the first one, called The Fairy Godmother's Assistant, by Bruce Lansky. It is about a fairy godmother's assistant, as the name suggests, who is left in charge after the old fairy godmother goes on vacation. The assistant does not know any magic, but manages to do just as well a job (maybe even better!) as the fairy godmother. Learn how she does it by reading the story! A runner-up (or second place winner?) is Kimi and the Ogre.

These stories are fine for bedtime stories for ages seven and up, but my one complaint was that they are a little short (I didn't realize short stories as short as these could be so entertaining!) , and though older kids would probably breeze through it, the fact that it's short should not stop anyone from enjoying this collection of wonderful pieces. I do think, however, that the stories themselves could be expanded to form novellas. I would enjoy those novellas greatly, I'm sure.
6,306 reviews41 followers
January 29, 2016
This is a series of short stories, and they are from all over the world. There are ten stories in this collection. The author introduces the stories by noting that relationships do not necessarily end 'happily ever after' and that there might be no prince coming along to rescue the girl. The women and girls are the heroines in her stories; they don't depend on a man to come along and rescue them.

The heroines don't succeed by using their physical attributes, by resorting to magic, or by using violence to solve problems. Their main focus is not marriage but helping others. The stories are set in a variety of countries.

One story is about a fairy godmother has taken a vacation and her assistant is left to take over, but her assistant knows nothing about magic. Cinderella comes to her about not being able to go to the ball and the assistant tells Cinderella how she can manage that without any magic being used at all. The story is not only good but incredibly funny.

Another story that is hilarious is about a Prince who wants to marry a commoner and the types of things the Queen says the girl must do before she can marry the princess. She does them and more! There's also a good story about a girl that get's even with a greedy merchant who tricked her father.

All the stories in the book are really good and live up to the idea that using one's mind, rather than some form of violence, can, indeed, solve many problems.
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193 reviews19 followers
March 31, 2013
It is amazing!
although it's 10 children stories, it has so many good ideas, and some good morals (but I didn't like that some of them based on lies). the introduction was remarkable as well!
I was attached with the first story, almost cried after the second, and LOL while reading the third. in all stories the girls are in the spot light!

if you're tired from old classical stories, like Snow white, sleeping beauty... etc, you'll find in this book great different perspective.

I'm going to read the next book, hopefully it'll be as good, if not better!
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February 1, 2017
La Hada Madrina se ha ido de vacaciones,el asistente se ha quedado a ayudar en lo que necesite la gente.Pero el gran problema es que no sabe hacer magia o nada relacionado a eso.Suena el timbre y resulta que detras de la puerta ahi una pobre nina que no para de llorar.Eva la nina le habla de todo el problema que la llaman Cenicienta,lo unico que hace es limpiar,y que no puede ir al baile y que necesitaba la magia para ir en un bello vestido,caruaje y que sus hermanastras y su madrastra no la vean.El ayudante le dice lo que opina y con eso Cenicienta sale con una sonrisa muy pero muy grande.Viene el rey le dice que necesita una posion que vivo para toda la vida.El asistente le dice lo que cree y tambien sale con una sonrisa muy pero muy grande.
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480 reviews27 followers
July 28, 2010
Great book! I loved all the stories and how clever the girls were. I wish my library system had more of these books. 'sigh'
32 reviews
September 23, 2015
Although this is a children's book I absolutely loved it when I was little reading the stories inside hundreds of times over. Truly a very empowering book for young girls.
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October 24, 2020
Este fue uno de los libros que leí cuando yo estaba en 6º de Primaria. Cuenta 10 cuentos en los que las mujeres siempre salen airosas por ellas mismas de situaciones complicadas. Muchas de las historias son cuentos populares en los que cambia alguna parte en la que las chicas han necesitado ayuda y en su lugar hace que se ayuden a ellas mismas. Por ejemplo, una de las historias habla de como se las arregla Cenicienta cuando el hada madrina se ha ido de vacaciones o como Savannah hace frente ella sola con la granja familiar. De hecho, en la introducción del libro habla de todos los estereotipos que generan Blancanieves o La Bella Durmiente.
Recuerdo que al leerlo hace 10 años no entendí mucho porqué las mujeres que aparecen en el libro en gran parte no acababan casadas con ningún hombre. La gran parte de los cuentos que leía o las películas que veía en esa época acababan así y se me hacía muy raro que este libro no lo hiciera. Esa creo que fue la razón por la que mi maestra lo puso como lectura obligatoria a la clase.
Hoy, muchos años después pienso todo lo contrario. Ojalá que cuando leí este libro por primera vez me hubiera dado cuenta de que las mujeres somos fuertes, guerreras y valientes. Nos valemos por nosotras mismas y no es necesario que siempre nos rescate un hombre de una torre, de un envenenamiento o de la propia vida.
Este fue el primer libro que llegó a mis manos que trataba este tema. Desde aquel tiempo hasta ahora me he dado cuenta del gran mensaje que transmite este libro. Ya hasta Disney se da cuenta que las películas no siempre deben acabar como fin en sí mismo con un rescate y una boda. Grandes ejemplos son Brave o Frozen.
En conclusión, recomiendo este libro para romper todos los estereotipos de género. Creo que hoy en día la gran parte del alumnado puede comprender el mensaje de este libro, no como en la época en la que yo lo leí por primera vez. Se puede acompañar la lectura con un debate en clase o una reflexión sobre el papel de la mujer en los libros y en el cine, así sabremos si realmente se ha comprendido el mensaje. Este libro da mucho juego en ese sentido.
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25 reviews
June 7, 2025
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Reseña de Chicas al Rescate de Bruce Lansky

Desde las primeras páginas, Bruce Lansky nos prepara para un viaje diferente. Nos recuerda que no todas las historias deben terminar con un “vivieron felices para siempre”, y que los cuentos pueden enseñarnos nuevas formas de ver el valor, la astucia y la bondad. Chicas al Rescate reúne diez relatos cortos de distintas partes del mundo, donde las protagonistas mujeres y niñas no esperan un príncipe, ni dependen de la magia o la violencia para cambiar su destino. Lo hacen con lo que llevan dentro: su ingenio, su valentía y su corazón.

El primer cuento, El ayudante del hada madrina, da un inicio encantador a la colección.Tal como sugiere el título, el personaje principal queda a cargo cuando el hada decide tomarse unas vacaciones.Aunque no sabe nada de magia, toma su lugar y se las ingenia para cumplir con su labor de manera brillante (¡quizás incluso mejor que con hechizos!). A través de su escucha y sabios consejos, ayuda a Eva a ir al baile, hasta permitir que un rey pudiera descansar de su reinado y salir a disfrutar del mundo. Incluso evitó una guerra por la sucesión al trono, al guiar a dos príncipes en la toma de una decisión justa y equitativa para ambos. Como bien le dice el rey: “Usted es mejor que la magia”. Con ingenio y empatía, resolvió cada situación, demostrando que no siempre se necesita magia para hacer la vida más fácil… a veces basta con corazón e inteligencia.

Todos los relatos me parecieron buenos. Mientras los iba leyendo, los fui calificando uno a uno, y al final decidí quedarme con mis cinco favoritos para reseñarlos. No están en un orden de preferencia, simplemente fueron los que más me gustaron:

🌿 Los Cochinillos de Savannah
🌟 Carla y el comerciante codicioso
🍃 Kimi se encuentra al ogro
⚔️ Reales Justas
📖 Las Mil y una noches de Chardae

🌿 Los Cochinillos de Savannah
Un relato tierno y lleno de resiliencia. Savannah, una joven fuerte y decidida, se queda sola tras la muerte de su madre y la partida de su padre, quien se casa de nuevo y se muda a la ciudad. Savannah opta por quedarse porque es el lugar que la vio crecer y al que le tiene un gran cariño. Entonces, toma las riendas de la granja: cultiva el huerto, cuida a los animales y aprende a intercambiar con sabiduría. Día tras día, con esfuerzo y cariño, va construyendo un hogar con sus propias manos. Cuando su padre finalmente regresa y ve todo lo que ha logrado, se llena de orgullo. Fue un cuento cálido, como una caricia después de un día largo; un recordatorio de que la valentía también habita en lo cotidiano.

🌟Carla y el comerciante codicioso
Un cuento ingenioso que resalta el poder de la inteligencia y la justicia. Todo comienza cuando un zapatero, trabajador e inocente, cae en la trampa de un comerciante codicioso que lo engaña en un intercambio. Pero Carla, su hija, no está dispuesta a quedarse de brazos cruzados. Le pide a su padre que esta vez la deje salir a vender, y con determinación decide aplicar la misma estrategia que usó el comerciante. Sin que él se dé cuenta, cae en su propia trampa, y termina debiéndole a Carla no solo el cobre, sino también sus valiosos anillos. Sin embargo, Carla no es como él. Tiene compasión y sabiduría, y en lugar de aprovecharse, propone un trato justo: le devolverá uno de sus anillos a cambio de lo que el comerciante le había quitado injustamente a su padre. Con astucia, corazón y firmeza, Carla logra volver a casa con nuevos tesoros y con los bienes recuperados, dejando claro que la verdadera fuerza está en actuar con justicia y nobleza.

🍃 Kimi se encuentra al ogro
Un relato curioso que juega con la línea entre la fantasía y la realidad. Taro, un chico con una imaginación desbordante, inventa historias sobre un ogro con tanto entusiasmo que un día se ve obligado a comprobar si lo que contaba era cierto. En su primera visita al bosque no ve nada extraño, pero en su segunda incursión… ¡el ogro aparece de verdad! y este se asusta y no sabe qué hacer. Lo que Taro no esperaba es que su hermana, Kimi, también estaba lista. Sin decir nada, se había preparado para la aventura, intuyendo que su hermano podría necesitarla. Con creatividad, valentía y una mente ágil, es ella quien logra salir airosa del encuentro y ayudar a su hermano. Un cuento divertido y entrañable, donde la hermana menor demuestra que la imaginación también puede ser una herramienta para salvar el día.

⚔️ Reales Justas
Un cuento de fuerza, coraje y justicia. Lindsey toma una decisión audaz: reemplazar a su hermano en la gran competencia de las Reales Justas, pues él no puede competir debido al dolor que lo aqueja. Sin revelar su identidad, se pone la armadura, baja la visera y se lanza al desafío. No lucha por fama ni por venganza, sino por el simple deseo de intentarlo, de probarse a sí misma que puede lograrlo. Gracias a su estrategia, su agilidad y su enorme corazón, sale vencedora. Nadie sospecha que tras esa armadura brilla el alma de una joven guerrera. Cuando la verdad sale a la luz, no hay castigo ni reproche: su mérito es reconocido, y su nombre quedó grabado en el trofeo junto al de su hermano, pues compitió en su lugar. Su madre, lejos de sorprenderse, celebra su triunfo y se llena de orgullo por su hija. Fue un relato que me hizo sonreír, un guiño sutil que nos recuerda que también nosotras merecemos ser vistas, reconocidas y celebradas por lo que somos capaces de lograr, más allá de cualquier prejuicio.

📖 Las Mil y una noches de Chardae
Esta historia es una especie de homenaje a Las mil y una noches, Malik gobernaba con equidad y justicia junto a su esposa Kalila, pero tras su partida, el sultán se sumerge en la tristeza y descuida su reino. Ante esto, su consejero cree que una buena opción sería encontrarle una nueva compañera. Sin embargo, las primeras candidatas enviadas por su consejero no logran conmoverlo. Entonces, Chardae, la hija del consejero, decide tomar la iniciativa. Cada noche le narra una historia fascinante, cortándole justo en el momento más intrigante. Así, día tras día, va sembrando en Malik no solo el deseo de escuchar más, sino también la esperanza. Y aunque no cumple exactamente con el protocolo establecido, da lo mejor de sí. Chardae no solo gana el cariño del sultán, sino que salva al pueblo de un gobernante ausente. Es un relato que honra el poder de las historias… y de quien las cuenta.


Pensé que la lectura sería entretenida, pero no imaginé que cuentos tan breves pudieran conmover tanto. Estas historias me hicieron reír, reflexionar, sentir ternura y también admiración. Chicas al Rescate resalta que las niñas y mujeres somos protagonistas de nuestras propias vidas, con la fuerza y el coraje para salvar el día.

Además, me parece una gran idea que sean cuentos pensados para que niños y niñas conozcan esta visión de las historias, donde el valor, la inteligencia y la bondad no tienen género.

Le doy 3.5 estrellas y las invito a descubrir este libro, donde cada cuento enciende una chispa de inspiración y demuestra que la fuerza no siempre se lleva en la espada… a veces habita en la palabra, en la decisión o en la empatía.
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2,200 reviews
May 20, 2023
Girls to the Rescue #1 is a collection of short fairytales that would work well as kids' bedtime stories, all with young female protagonists who win the day through their own cleverness, kindness, or strength. There're some retellings and some originals, and a few different authors contributed. For the most part the stories seem to have aged pretty well, though I think if this was being published today there would probably be more of an effort to have female and POC authors for authenticity. I did notice a few punctuation errors throughout, but nothing horrible.

Here're my rankings of the stories, from least favorite to favorite.

-Grandma Rosa's Bowl
Yikes, that was a harsh ending!

-Savannah's Piglets
The message of this one wasn't so clear. I wasn't expecting Jackson or Billie to be forgiven so quickly and completely.

-The Innkeeper's Wise Daughter
Some fun with riddles here, but I didn't like that the couple stayed together.

-Chardae's Thousand and One Nights
Just a retelling of the Scheherazade story with different names. Took a little while to get to the point, but maybe it felt that way because I already knew the story.

-Carla and the Greedy Merchant
Pretty satisfying ending. Like the fairytale version of always reading the terms and conditions!

-The Royal Joust
Fun, but not really as "saving the day" as the other stories.

-Lian and the Unicorn
Hmm, environmental message with some magic, nice.

-Kimi Meets the Ogre
Good use of details. I thought Kimi's trick was clever, but at the same time I wasn't totally convinced it would work that way?

-For Love of Sunny
I enjoyed how neatly this one flipped fairy-tale tropes.

-The Fairy Godmother's Assistant
Fun interlinking of stories.
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92 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2018
Cute little book, would be great as a collection of bedtime stories for young girls (and boys).

It's an anthology that's a mix of original stories and retellings, which is nice as well. I thought they would all be kind of knight/medieval-esque, but they take place around the world and almost every one is in a different culture.

I just wished the stories were a bit longer, because I really enjoyed some of them and wanted more, but for it's intended audience and purpose I begrudgingly admit the length of the stories were perfect.
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939 reviews
July 4, 2020
I believe I got this for my birthday when I turned 8 or 9 and read this so many times as a young girl. I just reread it and it holds up. I love fairy tales and girl empowerment, so this was a perfect gift. Some of the stories still do have the girl marrying the guy she just met, but these girls are clever and delightful. I should probably check out the other Girls to the Rescue books.
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December 19, 2025
Clever for what it is. I liked the retelling of Cinderella from the fairy godmother’s assistant. That was clever. I liked that most of the men were not beaten down in order for the women to be shown as wise.
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52 reviews2 followers
April 24, 2018
revisa algunos cuentos clasicos y el poder siempre lo tiene la mujer. Esta bastante bien.
1 review
August 6, 2020
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1,198 reviews5 followers
August 9, 2021
Some really excellent stories that would make great bedtime reads for your son or daughter. A little too short for a short story collection hence the missing star
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2,140 reviews23 followers
February 19, 2023
Sweet collection of "girl as hero" stories.
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305 reviews2 followers
November 18, 2023
I read this book so many times as a kid that I still remember most of the stories. They're all relatively simple tales, but they're cute and sweet and have nice messages for the reader.
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786 reviews5 followers
May 29, 2012
Stories in this Book:

Kimi Meets the Ogre by Linda Cave
A girls brother likes to tell stories to the area kids about the legendary ogre from the mountains. The other children ask how he knows so much and he says it is because he has seen the ogre. Soon the all townspeople want him to get rid of the ogre. His sister knows that he has been lying so she devises a plan to scare the ogre away. No one every finds out and her brother continues to be the hero.

Chardae’s Thousand and One Nights by Craig Hansen
A kind sultan becomes unkind when his wife dies. Other wives are found for him but he sends them home in disgrace. Chardae volunteers to wed him when every other woman is afraid to. She tells him wonderful tales every night but stops before the conclusion, so the sultan can’t send her away or he won’t be able to hear the end of the current tale. After 1001 nights he realizes that he has fallen in love with Chardae.

The Royal Joust by Bruce Lansky
A girl wears her brother’s armor and secretly competes in the finals of a joust when he is unable to participate on the final day. She wins the contest without anyone every finding out that it was her and not her brother.

Savannah’s Piglets by Sheryl Nelms
A girl’s father marries, sells everything but the house and land, and moves to the city. The dad returns home and the wife doesn’t stay.

Carla and the Greedy Merchant by Robert Scotellaro
A man from a rural area is tricked by a greedy city shoe seller. The country man’s daughter turns the tables and is able to trick the dishonest city merchant with his own trick.

The Innkeeper’s Wise Daughter by Peninnah Schram
Two men are asked to give wise answers and the Innkeeper gives the wisest answers. When he is asked how he thought of such great answers, he explains that his daughter gave him the answers. It is soon learned that his daughter is very wise.

For Love of Sunny by Vivian Vande Velde


Lian and the Unicorn by Vivian Vande Velde
A poor girl, who works in the King’s kitchen, shows the prince how to attract a unicorn. The prince captures the unicorn and works it too hard. The girl is very sad and helps the unicorn escape. No one ever finds out that the girl helped the unicorn escape.
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2 reviews
October 22, 2020
Este fue uno de los libros que leí cuando yo estaba en 6º de Primaria. Cuenta 10 cuentos en los que las mujeres siempre salen airosas por ellas mismas de situaciones complicadas. Muchas de las historias son cuentos populares en los que cambia alguna parte en la que las chicas han necesitado ayuda y en su lugar hace que se ayuden a ellas mismas. Por ejemplo, una de las historias habla de como se las arregla Cenicienta cuando el hada madrina se ha ido de vacaciones o como Savannah hace frente ella sola con la granja familiar. De hecho, en la introducción del libro habla de todos los estereotipos que generan Blancanieves o La Bella Durmiente.
Recuerdo que al leerlo hace 10 años no entendí mucho porqué las mujeres que aparecen en el libro en gran parte no acababan casadas con ningún hombre. La gran parte de los cuentos que leía o las películas que veía en esa época acababan así y se me hacía muy raro que este libro no lo hiciera. Esa creo que fue la razón por la que mi maestra lo puso como lectura obligatoria a la clase.
Hoy, muchos años después pienso todo lo contrario. Ojalá que cuando leí este libro por primera vez me hubiera dado cuenta de que las mujeres somos fuertes, guerreras y valientes. Nos valemos por nosotras mismas y no es necesario que siempre nos rescate un hombre de una torre, de un envenenamiento o de la propia vida.
Este fue el primer libro que llegó a mis manos que trataba este tema. Desde aquel tiempo hasta ahora me he dado cuenta del gran mensaje que transmite este libro. Ya hasta Disney se da cuenta que las películas no siempre deben acabar como fin en sí mismo con un rescate y una boda. Grandes ejemplos son Brave o Frozen.
En conclusión, recomiendo este libro para romper todos los estereotipos de género. Creo que hoy en día la gran parte del alumnado puede comprender el mensaje de este libro, no como en la época en la que yo lo leí por primera vez. Se puede acompañar la lectura con un debate en clase o una reflexión sobre el papel de la mujer en los libros y en el cine, así sabremos si realmente se ha comprendido el mensaje. Este libro da mucho juego en ese sentido.
5 reviews
April 16, 2015
Flies in front of the camera

That's good to hear from you soon and I don't want to see you tomorrow night and even though I love you. Your mom is buddhism and the religions of the world is not a fan. Google wallet and the world of pure imagination is buddhism god I don't think so . Baby I'm sorry to bother you again and again and the other day when I was just wondering what you doing tonight or tomorrow morning and then I can get a hamburger. Tacos for $99.00 at the shop in front of crowds at least one is the best way to do it on Facebook. Yo mama is a very fast pace and a beautiful burger king butt. Verizon galaxy nexus jelly belly button on my phone and I love the way you have to go with me forever, but I don't fart with penguin in the shower. Beginners and advanced mommies can get a unicorn that farts with the best beans in Chinese world. Hunter's first day of the year award winning Quattro has singing egg mcmuffins that that belly dance set-up. Chicken and rice with the cornfields. Let's Doodle jump to conclusions about the doctor and a belly button. Coffee with grandma is buddhism from the ends of the earth's atmosphere and I don't know what you doing tonight but I don't know if you feel gassy or not. Reece goes fishing and farting with the water buffalos in Chinese world cup of tea party activists in front of the camera and I don't care about your stupid auto correct that decomposes the world.
1 review
February 20, 2017
La Hada Madrina fue de vacaciones, la asistente se quedo para ayudar en lo que necesite la gente.Pero el gran problema es que no sabe hacer magia o nada relacionado a eso. Suena el timbre y resulta que detras de la puerta hay una chica toda sucia y mal vestida que no para de llorar. Su nombre es Eva la chica le habla de todo el problema que la llaman Cenicienta porque anda limpiando la chimenea, lo unico que hace es limpiar, y su madrastra no la deja ir al baile. Entonces, queria ver a la hada madrina para ver si la podria ayudar pero como no estaba, la asistente le tuvo que ayudar... dandole consejos. Después vino un viejo Rey a ver a la hada madrina como no estaba le pregunto a la asistente si tenían una poción de vida eterna como estaba enfermo y los demas no lo podian ayudar vino aquí. La asistente le sugerio que no seria una buena idea y que si hiba a vivir para siempre todos sus nietos y bisnietos lo volverian mas loco. El deberia vivir hasta donde pueda y que sus hijos divida el terreno ellos mismos. El proximo dia viniero los hijos del rey porque se pelean por TODO! necesitaban ayuda para ver como ser justos la assistente les dio dos opciones una: no tener reino para nada o dos: compartir uno con el otro y al final de todo.. Cenicienta volvio y le conto todo a la assitente que la paso bien y que se iba de su vieja casa para otro lugar. FIN DE CAPITULO 1
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7,258 reviews575 followers
January 23, 2011
This is a good little collection of fairy tales about girls doing the deeds, be it rescuing thier brother, dealing with stepmothers, or a bunch of other things.

While each tale is retold by a different author, the tales come from a wide background. There is a story about former slaves in the United States, there is a story with a unicorn, there is a beautiful story about a princess killing a dragon and a troll.

The stories are designed for children, mostly girls, and the girls succeed largely due to brains. There was no line about how the heroine was the most beautiful and nicest daughter.

Which was very nice.

If your daughter likes princesses, there is one tale, despite what the introduction claims, where the princess is the central character, but she is nothing like a Disney princess.
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702 reviews35 followers
March 26, 2011
I loved these fairy tales!! There aren't any weak girls or women in these stories. All of the stories are centered upon smart, kind, resourceful, courageous, brainy and clever heroines. Some fairy tales are re-worked classics, others are original tales. All prove that girls don't need to wait for her prince to rescue her; in fact, sometimes she rescues the prince! The stories take place all around the world, including Japan, Mexico, China and Germany. I just glanced back at the Table of Contents to try and pick out my favorite one, but it's pretty much impossible. It's easier to say that I didn't completely love The Innkeeper's Wise Daughter, Chardae's Thousand and One Nights, and Lian and the Unicorn. Those stories seemed to drag a little and my attention began to wane. But overall, these are terrific stories for any little girl. I can't wait to read them to my nieces!
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45 reviews12 followers
March 9, 2016
This is a book for the princess who didn't need saving, the make-believe warrior queen, and the girl who plays astronaut more than house. But even if she does love a good knight in shining armor story, she'll love these.

Girls to the Rescue is an amazing series of short stories for girls. The stories pull from folk and fairy tales from all over the world, and some that seem to be pulled from this week's headlines. The stories are quick and engrossing, great for shorter attention spans, or SSR time in school!

And while some of our heroines have spent years learning their skills, others jump into action, rescuing loved ones and saving the day!

This is definitely a book to recommend to reluctant young readers, and girls who many spend more time in action that in the library.
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284 reviews7 followers
June 22, 2014
The entire point of the book is to make a collection of tales where unlike the fairy talks I grew up on of empty-headed, pretty-faced china dolls tht had to be rescued by a prince with a kiss or a godmother’s magic – these girls are the heroines of their own stories. I particularly liked the rework of Scheherazade for ‘Chardae’s 1001 Nights’, and ‘The Royal Joust’. Of course the stories are fantastical and the resolutions and happy endings come easy but then they are fairy tales. I must admit to being a sucker for kiddie lit. I’m forever picking up classic lit tomes at bookshops – Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ or ‘Kim’ or Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens’ or Graham’s ‘Wind in the Willows’. Without a daughter I hope to have a niece to pass them.
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