One story tells of a maiden who escapes a witch by transforming herself into a pond. The witch then lies on her stomach and drinks all the water, swallowing the young girl.

　　在这套童话集中，其中有一个故事讲述了一个年轻女孩为了躲避女巫把自己变成了一个池塘，女巫趴下来喝光了池塘中所有的水，也吞掉了这个年轻女孩。

　　But once she has drunk the pond, the girl uses a knife to cut her way out of the witch.

　　但是当女巫试图吞下整个池塘时，女孩用一把刀逃了出来。

　　In another, a woman gives her belongings to the poor but regains her wealth after she scares off a group of thieves.

　　另一个故事中，一个女人把自己的所有财产都给了穷人，但在吓退了一群盗贼之后又重新得回了自己的财产。

　　Ms Eichenseer says the fairytales were invented for people of all ages.

　　爱琴斯尔女士称这些童话故事适合各个年龄段的人群。

　　Speaking about the books in 2012, she said: 'Their main purpose was to help young adults on their path to adulthood, showing them that dangers and challenges can be overcome through virtue, prudence and courage.'

　　说起这套书，她说：“目的是为了帮助年轻人更好地成长，让他们知道，成长的道路上遇到的任何危险和挑战都能用美德、谨慎和勇气去化解、克服。”

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