Kirjahaku

Whether a adventurer, witch, warrior, princess, superhero, or just a super cool, supportive friend -- pop culture is full of awesome female characters.Fierce Heroines gathers 75 current and classic heroines from all pop culture mediums -- including anime, movies, video games, comics, and television series -- to celebrate the characters that we love and that continue to inspire and empower girls all over the world.Created with a female-identifying pop culture writer and illustrator, the book will bring a more inclusive feminine perspective to the creation, history, and influence of characters like Carmen Sandiego, Goldie Vance, Garnet, Eleven, Xena, Jesminder Bharmra, Misty, Lisa Simpson, Chun-Li, The 13th Doctor, Samus, Rey, Cardcaptor Sakura, and more -- perfect for pop culture fans of all ages.

Dan wants the new X-9000 high-top trainers more than anything, even though he knows his mum can't afford them. So when a hooded figure leaves a brand new pair of X-9000s on the city bus, Dan grabs them and doesn't look back. But the shoes seem to have a mind of their own . . . and Dan will soon discover he should be careful what he wishes for. In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.

Dan wants the new X-9000 high-top sneakers more than anything, even though he knows his mom can't afford them. So when a hooded figure leaves a brand new pair of X-9000s on the city bus, Dan grabs them and doesn't look back. But the shoes seem to have a mind of their own . . . and Dan will soon discover he should be careful what he wishes for. In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.