Introduction -- Hidden courage / M. Johnson -- Emily and the underground railroad / J. Mitchell -- Sarah's pickle jar / adap. by B. Lansky from Chinese folktale -- Bai and the tree of life / A. Schraff -- Young Maid Marian and her amazing, astounding pig / S. Mooser -- Kamala and the thieves / adap. by B. Lansky from Indian folktale -- The Pooka / J.M. Kelly -- Cloudberry trifle / M. Johnson -- Maya's stone soup / Adap. by B. Lansky from European folktale -- Annie and the black cat / H.R. Briggs -- Author biographies.
Summary:
A collection of ten stories, with author biographies, featuring admirable girls in both familiar and exotic settings.
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