It is the unlikely heroes in stories that are sometimes the most inspiring of all. Stories about someone small, and seemingly unimportant or overlooked, who ends up being the one to stand tall. This collection of seven fairy tales, once much loved, now forgotten, breathes new life into old tales: a farm girl outwits an ogre, an old man wins fame for his kindness, while a girl discovers that what makes her different is also what makes her so special. This magical collection will bring inspiration to a new generation of readers and act as a reminder that anyone, no matter how small, can make a difference.

A celebration of the idea that with courage and heart, anyone can become a hero.

About the Author

Mary Sebag-Montefiore is a best-selling children's author, whose re-tellings of classics have been published all over the world. She is the author of over 25 books and has adapted everything from Dickens to 'War and Peace'. She has also published articles on children's books academically and in the national press, and for adults, is the author of 'Women Writers of Children's Classics'.

"Mary Sebag-Montefiore's retellings...are perhaps the best - well-written and dramatic"
The Telegraph

Book Information
ISBN 9781801310239
Author Mary Sebag-Montefiore
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 820g