Perfect for fans of the classic stories, Disney lovers, and readers of Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this stunning and inspiring picture book collects reimagined fairy tales with a modern twist to value kindness and honesty as much as strength and valiance.Battles are fought and dragons slain; evildoers kept from ill-gotten gain. Yet our heroes find, as perhaps will you, that it's how as well as what you do. Four brave heroes stand up for what is right in this beautifully illustrated treasury of modern fairy tales. There are many ways to be strong and save the day! Discover the gentle giant who forgives the troublesome thief who climbed his beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel as they work together to escape an evil witch, a young boy who tells the truth about the emperor's clothes despite the consequences, and a prince who fights to help a sleeping princess in need. Each story brings a unique...

An emboldening, exquisitely illustrated picture book of reimagined fairy tales with a feminist twist, perfect for fans of the classic stories, Disney lovers, and readers of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls!They may be small, but they're big of heart— kind and cheerful, brave and smart. And so with courage, hope, and laughter they make their own "happily ever after." In this treasury of modern fairy tales, the heroines make their own way to happily ever after, and there isn't a damsel in distress in sight! Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Thumbelina don't let fear or self-doubt hold them back. Using their wits, bravery, honesty, and kindness, they problem-solve their way out of tricky situations. See how Rapunzel invents her way out of her tower or Red Riding Hood outsmarts the wolf! Each story has a modern twist, a different illustrator, and all the charm of a classic storybook. This...

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!Someone is hunting the rare black rhino for its precious horns. Is evil agency SHADOW responsible?Nothing is as it seems. Special Agent EJ12 will need to look beneath the surface if she is to stop more animals being hurt. That's the easy part.As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything. So why does she find dealing with the new girl at school so hard? Perhaps she doesn't after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!A new SHADOW scientist is over the moon. She seems to have found a way to stop SHINE's top-secret spy satellite.Special Agent EJ12 needs to take off and aim high. Can she stop SHADOW from finding out all SHINE's secrets?That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why is she getting so worked up about her school project?Perhaps she isn't after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

Evil agency SHADOW seems to know everything SHINE is planning. Is there a connection between that and the new arrival at the SHINE Animal Training Centre?All eyes are on Special Agent EJ12. She will need to find out how SHADOW is spying on SHINE before SHADOW finds her!That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why does she find her older brother so irritating?Perhaps she doesn't after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!SHADOW seems to have uncovered a secret in an Egyptian pyramid but what and where?Special Agent EJ12 will need to dig deep and unravel the puzzle before SHADOW escapes with ancient treasure.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why does she think she can't trust her friends?Perhaps she can after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!The heat is on as someone seems to be melting the polar ice cap.Special Agent EJ12 needs to crack the codes and keep her cool to put the evil-doer's plan back on ice.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why can't she handle the school Ice Queen of Mean, Nema?Perhaps she can after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!Evil agency SHADOW is threatening to sabotage the traditional Japanese cherry blossom festival. But why and how?Special Agent EJ12 needs to stay calm and keep her mind focused if she is to stop them in time.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything. So why does she find dealing with mean-girl Nema so hard?Perhaps she doesn't after all...Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!SHINE's solar energy station is under threat from the evil agency SHADOW.Special Agent EJ12 needs to lighten up. She must crack SHADOW's codes and overcome her fears to stop them before they turn the lights out on the SHINE network.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why is she worried about going to her best friend's slumber party?Perhaps she isn't after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!Evil Agency SHADOW is really rocking the SHINE network. SHINE knows they are planning something but how are they sending their messages?Special Agent EJ12 must not miss a beat. This time she needs to find the code as well as pull the curtain down on SHADOW.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why can't she perform with her friends at the school concert?Perhaps she can after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!SHADOW is really making waves and now the coral reef is in hot water.Special Agent EJ12 could be in over her head but she must stop SHADOW before it is too late.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why is she so nervous about the school swimming carnival?Perhaps she isn't after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!In Fashion Fraud, our favourite spy girl hero is back and in Paris. Some of the world's most famous paintings have gone missing during Fashion Week: could there be a connection?Special Agent EJ12 needs to trust her instincts if she is stop more paintings disappearing. That's the easy part.As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything. So why does she find working out what to wear to a mean girl's party so hard?Perhaps she doesn't after all ...Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!There is a spy at SHINE'S top-secret training camp. But who is it?Special Agent EJ12 must not drop the ball. She must find the spy - and the missing invention.That's the easy part. As EJ12, Emma Jacks can do anything.So why is she so worried about trying out for the soccer team?Perhaps she isn't after all.Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.

EJ12 Girl Hero is Australia's bestselling adventure series for young girls!!The world's largest diamond collection has disappeared just days before Christmas. But how and when will evil agency SHADOW try to smuggle it out of the country? And what does the Christmas fun park have to do with it?Special Agent EJ12 needs to stop them – and this time she has a very special spy-buddy to help her!Susannah McFarlane is the author and creator of the popular EJ12 Girl Hero series, the co-author of the best-selling Boy vs Beast series, and the author of the delightful Little Mates series of books.