The Mythmakers

Name: The Mythmakers
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241610459
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By Tamzin Merchant

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From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur, and Guinevere and reveals the origins of Maker magic. Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her... Read More

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From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur, and Guinevere and reveals the origins of Maker magic.

Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.

When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin—a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them.

So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns, and witches—and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart, the foundation of all magic in the land, from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever...

Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.

Praise for The Hatmakers series

'Wonderfully inventive' The Telegraph

'Imaginative' The Times

'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic... Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus

'Wildly inventive... full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle

'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James

'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241610459

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Tamzin Merchant has been an actor since the age of seventeen. Her acting work has taken her around the world and on a journey through time. She has been a Tudor, a Victorian, a Jacobean, and has survived the Blitz and succumbed to pneumonia in Edwardian times. She's been an alien, a witch, a doomed queen, a feisty Scottish warrior and a rebellious high-society runaway. Tamzin is the bestselling author of The Hatmakers, The Mapmakers and The Troublemakers.

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