A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.

Atalanta the huntress (Greece) -- Nana Miriam (Nigeria) -- Fitcher's bird (Germany) -- The girl and the puma (Argentina) -- Li Chi slays the serpent (China) -- Brave woman counts coup (United States/White River Sioux) -- Pretty Penny (United States/Ozark Mountains) -- Burd Janet (Scotland) -- Mizilca (Romania) -- The pirate princess (Poland/Jewish) -- The Samurai maiden (Japan) -- Bradamante (France) -- Molly Whuppie (England) -- An open letter to Nana -- Notes on the stories.