![]() In Isabel: Taking Wing, written by award-winning British author Annie Dalton ( Night Maze, The Afterdark Princess), Isabel is banished from her beloved home for sneaking out to the theater – something unheard of at the time for girls of fine families. The oldest, historically, is Isabel, an independent young girl living in 1592 London. ![]() They are all independent, spunky, non-conformist and unwilling to spend their lives trapped in what society declares is so-called proper behavior. ![]() The five new Girls are all 12-years-old, each living in a time of great historical change. “Although girls today have a great deal of exposure to other cultures in school and through the media, our world is still often filled with misunderstanding and mistrust of those who are different,” says Girls of Many Lands editor Tamara England. “By learning and identifying with the Girls of Many Lands characters, we hope girls will not only expand their cultural awareness but grow intellectually and emotionally in understanding, tolerance and compassion for others – something desperately needed in our world today.” Now the company is branching out globally as they introduce this month five new girls from faraway lands and faraway times. Move over, Barbie … Say hello to The Girls of Many Lands, a book and doll series brought to you by Pleasant Company, renowned for the American Girl series of books, dolls and paraphernalia. Neela: Victory Song by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni ![]() Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway by Kirkpatrick Hill Spring Pearl: The Last Flower by Laurence Yep ![]()
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