The Girl Who Became a Goddess: Folktales from Singapore Malaysia and China

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 Rain forest is a dangerous placeA 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.