Ruby Sisson Library

A collection of twelve traditional tales about female military leaders, war goddesses, women warriors, and heroines from around the world, including such countries as Japan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe.

Recounts the legendary exploits of five popular American folklore heroes: railroad engineer Casey Jones, whaler Stormalong Alfred Bulltop, steel driver John Henry, river man Steamboat Bill, and steel man Joe Magarac.

Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

"The four princes erroneously dubbed Prince Charming and rudely marginalized in their respective fairy tales form an unlikely team when a witch threatens the whole kingdom"--

A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan.

"Brian Young's ... debut novel tells of a seemingly ordinary Navajo boy who must save the life of a Water Monster--and comes to realize he's a hero at heart."--Publisher's description.

Presents Hopi Indian legends of the Creation, the adventures of the hero Tiyo, and the Twin War Gods and their activities on behalf of the Hopi.

When Sleeping Beauty's nemesis breaks the Evil Queen out of the dungeon, Gilly and her friends at Fairy Tale Reform School must figure out how to stop Alva from terrorizing the village of Enchantasia--before she comes after the ones Gilly loves the most.

More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices. With black-and-white illustrations throughoutSelected...