Ladybird tales of super heroes

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Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day. Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power of speech. Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these thrilling tales breathe marvello...

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Heroes Juvenile literature

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Folk tales

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ISBN:

9780241381946

Description:

93 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 26 cm

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Ladybird tales of superheroes
Super heroes
Superheroes

Contents:

The legend of Hua Mulan : a tale from China / retold by Maisie Chan ; illustrated by Jia Liu
Hanuman, demon fighter : a tale from India / retold by Sarwat Chadda ; illustrated by Poonam Mistry
Inanna in the underworld : a tale from Ancient Sumer / retold by Yvonne Battle-Felton ; illustrated by Fotini Tikkou
Shahrazad the storyteller : a tale from many places / retold by Sufiya Ahmed ; illustrated by Aviel Basil
Loki and the magical hammer : a tale from Scandinavia / retold by Yvonne Battle-Felton ; illustrated by Victoria Sandøy
Anansi the spider-man : a tale from Ghana / retold by Yvonne Battle-Felton ; illustrated by Louise Warwick

Control Number:

3294195

Other Authors:

Solomons, David, writer of introduction

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