Santelli, Alessandra

Bessie isn't like other princesses. She doesn't sing or sew and she loves a challenge. But is Bessie daring enough for her greatest challenge yet - to rescue a prince from a witch?

Elisa hates being a princess, and would much rather live in the woods with Hans, a prince from a rival kingdom. But when her father, the king, discovers her love for Hans, he locks Elisa in a gloomy tower. Elisa is too brave and too clever to stay blocked up. She escapes, dodges capture and final...

Here are eight captivating fairy tales featuring adventurous, intelligent and daring girls. Once known, now largely forgotten, these fantastic stories have been brought together to inspire and empower a new generation of readers.