THE SENSATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER 'The definitive book of the year in our house, for both parents and offspring' Maggie O'Farrell, Guardian Books of the Year 'Absolutely beautiful - get one for yourself and one to inspire a woman in your life' Stylist 'In an ideal world, not only would mothers read this aloud to their daughters, but teachers would read it to schoolboys' Sunday Times What if the princess didn't marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous step sisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama. Empowering, moving and inspirational, these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don't need rescuing.

In 'Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies' by Mary Spring Corning, the reader is treated to a collection of vibrant tales that blend elements of natural history with captivating storytelling. Corning's literary style is characterized by rich descriptions of the flora and fauna that populate her narratives, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience. Set within the context of the Victorian era, the book provides a glimpse into the fascination with the natural world that characterized the period, while also exploring themes of femininity and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Each story in the collection is a testament to Corning's skill in weaving together scientific knowledge with imaginative storytelling, making it a unique and compelling read for those interested in both literature and natural history. Mary Spring Corning's background as a naturalist and educator shines through in 'Miss Elliot's Girls,' as she draws on her expertise to create stories that are both educational and entertaining. Through her writing, Corning aims to inspire a love of nature and encourage readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the world around them. Her passion for the natural world is evident in every page, making this book a must-read for those who share her enthusiasm for the wonders of the natural world. I highly recommend 'Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies' to readers who enjoy a blend of fiction and natural history, as well as those interested in exploring the Victorian era through a unique and engaging lens. Mary Spring Corning's insightful storytelling and deep knowledge of the natural world make this book a true gem that is sure to captivate and inspire readers of all ages.

The School Story: Young Adult Narratives in the Age of Neoliberalism examines the work of contemporary writers, filmmakers, and critics who, reflecting on the realm of school experience, help to shape dominant ideas of school. The creations discussed are mostly stories for children and young adults. David Aitchison looks at serious novels for teens including Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak and Faiza Guène’s Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow, the light-hearted, middle-grade fiction of Andrew Clements and Tommy Greenwald, and Malala Yousafzai’s autobiography for young readers, I Am Malala. He also responds to stories that take young people as their primary subjects in such novels as Sapphire’s Push and films including Battle Royale and Cooties. Though ranging widely in their accounts of young life, such stories betray a mounting sense of crisis in education around the world, especially in terms of equity (the extent to which students from diverse backgrounds have fair chances of receiving quality education) and empowerment (the extent to which diverse students are encouraged to gain strength, confidence, and selfhood as learners). Drawing particular attention to the influence of neoliberal initiatives on school experience, this book considers what it means when learning and success are measured more and more by entrepreneurship, competitive individualism, and marketplace gains. Attentive to the ways in which power structures, institutional routines, school spaces, and social relations operate in the contemporary school story, The School Story offers provocative insights into a genre that speaks profoundly to the increasingly precarious position of education in the twenty-first century.

This text combines Boehmer's keynote essays on the mother figure and the postcolonial nation, with incisive new work on male autobiography, 'daughter' writers, the colonial body, the trauma of the post-colony, and the nation in a transnational context.