Stories from around the world

In this version of an Italian folktale, a brave gardener sets out to cure the king by getting a feather from the back of a terrible ogre.

"A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue her mother and her infant son"--Amazon.com.

When Cara's beloved sister, Caitlin, disappears from their home in Ireland, Cara sets out to find her carrying only their parents' blessing and a few trinkets on a journey that leads to the home of an evil wizard.

Held captive in the woods by a bear, a young Russian girl cleverly finds a way to return safely home to her family.

One hot dry summer in Africa, the animals try to figure out how to get fruit from a magical tree.