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Issue Details: First known date: 2017... 2017 Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women
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'For many young women, the only fairy-tales they know are the ones that have been retold by Walt Disney Studios. Once upon a time, these stories of magical transformation were meant for young women as they grew away from childhood and towards adulthood. They were told by their mothers and grandmothers and the wise women of the clan as they spun and wove and stirred their pots and made their potions. The heroines of these old tales set out on a difficult road of trials to discover their true destiny. And, contrary to popular opinion, marrying a prince was not the only goal.

These ancient tales of wonder and adventure are about learning to be strong, brave, kind and true-hearted, and trusting in yourself to change the world for the better. These are not your usual passive princesses waiting forlornly for their prince to come...

The brave young women from tale of yore in Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women will transform the way you think about fairy tales.'

Source: Back cover.

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    • Waikiki, Rockingham area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,: Serenity Press , 2017 .
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      Extent: 104p.
      Description: still images
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      • Published: 14th December 2017

      ISBN: 9780648103066
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma,
      c
      United States of America (USA),
      c
      Americas,
      :
      Kane Miller ,
      2019 .
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      Extent: 112p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 1 March 2019.
      ISBN: 9781610678520, 1610678524
Alternative title: Mądra Wasylisa i inne baśnie o odważnych młodych kobietach
Language: Polish
    • c
      Poland,
      c
      Eastern Europe, Europe,
      :
      Wydawnictwo Tadam ,
      2019 .
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      Extent: 104p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 1 March 2019.
      ISBN: 9788395148071

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[Review] Vasilisa the Wise Kevin Steinberger , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 33 no. 2 2018; (p. 37-38)

— Review of Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women Kate Forsyth , 2017 selected work short story
[Review] Vasilisa the Wise Kevin Steinberger , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 33 no. 2 2018; (p. 37-38)

— Review of Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women Kate Forsyth , 2017 selected work short story
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