The Girl Who Became a Goddess - Lands Below the Winds Series
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 12-15, 16-18, 18+
The Girl Who Became a Goddess is more than just a book of fables, it is a tribute to the childhood stories of someone who has experienced multiple cultures and learned to love them all. These are tales passed on from generation to generation, some to delight, some to terrify, all to enlighten.
As a girl, a mother, and a teacher, Theresa Fuller retells her favorite folk stories through the lens of her own life experiences in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, putting a unique spin on ageless classics.A foolish animal discovers that the Rainforest is a dangerous place.
A ghostly boogeyman haunts a fishing village.
A beautiful princess learns that words have power.
A young boy is willing to sacrifice everything for his family.
A woman must decide between the man she loves and the human race.
The Girl Who Became a Goddess is more than a collection of stories, it is a glimpse into childhood memories and a love letter to a young girl from the adult she has become.
Reviews
Theresa Fuller’s latest anthology is a stunning tribute to the stories of her childhood. The book begins with six short folktales from Malaysia, China, and Singapore, and concludes with the titular story, The Girl Who Became a Goddess (which is a bit longer). Most of the stories come with explanations and anecdotes, making the folktales personal – as well they should be. Each story is written rather simply, as it would be told to a child, and true to their sources, some of the stories do not end happily or neatly. And that’s the beauty of them – Fuller doesn’t try to smooth out rough edges to the stories, she tells them as is. I really enjoyed this book, and read it in one sitting (it clocks in at under 150 pages). It’s a great introduction to Malaysian, Chinese, and Singaporean folklore!
...rich with fantastic creatures and events that delight and stimulate deeper thought.
