Robert D San Souci

A Creole variant of the familiar Cinderella tale set in the Caribbean and narrated by the godmother who helps Cendrillon find true love.

A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother.

Contains fifteen accounts of American women from myths, legends, and tall tales from all areas of the United States, including Native Americans such as the Star Maiden, African Americans like Molly Cottontail, and Anglo Americans including Bess Call.

Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid.

Presents a collection of thirteen original horror stories of witches, ghosts, and best friends who return from the dead.

The boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and, especially, St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?

A retelling of the original Chinese poem in which a brave young girl masquerades as a boy and fights the Tartars in the Khan's army.

A collection of ten scary stories about haunted houses, pirate treasure, and ghosts.

A Japanese folk tale about the brave daughter of a samurai warrior and her journey to be reunited with her exiled father.

A reworking of Armenian folktales in which a lazy prince learns to read, write, and weave to win his love only to have these very talents later save him from a three-headed monster.