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Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim A bracelet. A curse. And golden fishbones to be returned to the sea ... Guangdong, 1940. When Ha Yut Ying narrowly escapes Japanese soldiers by turning invisible, she knows her newfound magic must be kept a secret. But her mother, whose dreams foretell the future, suspects her daughter has changed, and warns her of a...

A spine-tingling collection of some of Japan's scariest yet still compelling classic ghost stories Enter the haunted world of Ancient Japan in this spine-tingling collection of ghostly tales told and retold across the centuries. From Goblin infested caves and haunted Tombs, to vengeful spirits and strange, sinister happenings, Ancient Japan was a country and culture that lived with between realms-...

A powerful, electric reclaiming of the most famed, white-washed woman in Greek mythology. Blessed by the gods with unparalleled beauty, Andromeda lives a life of ease within her Aethiopian palace walls. Content with her sanctuary, the young princess has no concerns other than the royal expectations her parents have for her - until a single, fateful proclamation changes everything. When...

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world, and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopaedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales, and myths from around the world. Lovingly created by the illustration duo behind the popular flipbook Myth Match, Good Wives and...

Discover a wealth of expertly-curated sensational stories, in many cases told here for the very first time, from the award-winning podcast Super Great Kids' Stories! Get ready for a worldwide adventure in this treasure trove of a book bursting with magic, mischief and merriment, with 30 enthralling tales from around the globe! In West Africa, you’ll meet Anansi as he...

The second instalment in the feminist retelling of the story of the formidable and misunderstood villainess Morgan le Fay, nemesis of the sorcerer Merlin. Le Fay is truly a story to savour. Keetch is a masterful storyteller who strikes the perfect balance between the intimate and the epic. — Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls “They should fear me, the...

A sexy modern take on ancient Greek myths that embraces the history and endurance of queer love, from an exciting Australian writer. She keeps her eyes on me while she lights the end of my cigarette. I stare back at her. Something in the pills and in her eyes is opening up my muscles like hands parting from prayer, like...

'A really thrilling and totally original story of Greek mythology that I can't recommend highly enough' JENNIFER SAINT Before Gods and mortals, there were The Fates . . . You've heard the legends: three sisters born out of Nyx's darkness, destined to weave the lives, and deaths, of humankind for eternity. But immortality is a heavy burden, and Clotho, Lachesis...

The second book in the enthralling and lyrical Sumerians trilogy, retelling the Epic of Gilgamesh, perfect for fans of Madeline Millar, Lucy Holland and Jennifer Saint. It was an autumn day, in the year 4000BC, when I set out to wage war upon my grandfather. Now is the time of the gods of war. Inanna and Ninshubar sail south to...

Women of Myth uncovers the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures. Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from mythologies around the world. From heroines and deities to leaders and mythical creatures, this collection explores figures of myth who can inspire modern...

Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before. Watch the Greek hero Theseus fight the minotaur, explore the nine worlds in the branches of the Norse tree Yggdrasil, and set sail on the barge of the Egyptian sun god Ra in this visual reference to the world's greatest stories. Explore myths and legends from around the...

Offers unexpurgated translation of the best-known tales including such classics as Sindbad the Sailor. The tales told by Shahrazad over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful King Shahriyar have become among the most popular in both Eastern and Western literature. From the epic adventures of Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp to the farcical Young...

Soul of Shadow combines high school paranormal romance and Norse mythology, perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Atlas Six. This thrilling tale comes from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes. After Charlie Hudson's classmate goes missing in the forest, she is determined to find out what happened and starts to suspect the mysterious newcomer, Elias Everhart. With his piercing eyes...

Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men by Mara Gold presents legendary tales from Ancient Mythology centred around the stories of women. Retold for modern audiences by an expert author, it comes in a bold, beautifully designed, illustrated package. This book is perfect for fans of Mythos, Circe, Pandora, and Clytemnestra. Mother. Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Maniac. Monster. The labels applied to...

Zecharia Sitchin's bestselling series, The Earth Chronicles, provided humanity's side of the story concerning our origins at the hands of the Anunnaki, "those who from heaven to earth came." In The Lost Book of Enki, we now view this saga from the perspective of Lord Enki, an Anunnaki leader revered in antiquity as a god, who tells the story of...

The debut breakout sensation of the year - and instant number 1 bestseller - for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and Bridget Collins. THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE NEW VOICE IN HISTORICAL FICTION A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations...

This is historical fantasy at its best S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass Casiopea Tun is too busy scrubbing floors in her wealthy grandfather's house to do anything more than dream of a life far from her dusty, small town in southern Mexico. A life she could call her own. Until one day, when Casiopea opens a curious...

DEFY THE FAIRY TALE. SEIZE YOUR FATE. Life in the Iron Mountains is harsh and unforgiving. After the death of her beloved uncle, Yining has only survived as a skilled thief and an even better liar. But when she acquires an enchanted ring that holds the key to a brighter future, it is stolen by her step-aunt, and Yining must...

The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth is a narrative that blurs the lines between history and legend, chronicling the earliest kings of Britain. Completed in 1136, The History of the Kings of Britain traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years...

New to Penguin Classics, the international bestseller by one of Europe's pre-eminent literary figures. The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is a masterful retelling of the ancient myths and fables we may only think we know. From the tale of Europa and the bull to the fall of Troy, Roberto Calasso weaves his way through the entire world of Greek...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green is a classic retelling of the adventures of the Greek Heroes that has been in print for over 60 years. Now, a stunning Puffin Clothbound edition is available for readers and collectors. Discover the mysterious...

The Burning Maze is the third title in Rick Riordan's The Trials of Apollo series, set in the world of Percy Jackson. I was a god, once. Until I was cast out by my father, Zeus. Now I'm an awkward mortal teenager called Lester. My way out? A series of scary and dangerous trials, of course. For my third mission,...

Similo: History is a co-operative deduction game, and each version of the game comes with a deck of thirty cards, beautifully illustrated by Naïade, showing the portrait and the name of a series of characters with a common theme, like fables. Your goal is to make the other players guess one secret character (out of the twelve characters on display...

A fiery introduction to dragons both beastly and benevolent, that draws directly from world mythology. Many cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures—some are fearsome, and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all! Featuring snappy summaries of famous myths and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, Dragons Around the World is the ultimate reference book for dragon...

Follow the journey of Shen Yuhua from the most disappointing daughter in her family to the disciple of the world's most infamous demon in this Eisner Award-nominated webcomic by Velinxi, now available in print for the first time. Shen Yuhua is the disgrace of her clan. She inherited none of her immortal father’s powers, she’s been rejected by more than...

Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away and begins her search for riches to steal. Whilst travelling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumours of a palace filled with great gold...

Unlock the secrets of the ancient Egyptian afterlife as you assemble this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle and make the treacherous journey through the underworld. Will you reach Aaru? Discover the mysterious rites and rituals of death in ancient Egypt as you assemble this 1,000-piece puzzle. Witness mourners escorting the departed to their tomb, where a jackal-headed priest recites sacred spells to...

Most people know Odysseus for his great intelligence and Trojan Horse trick. But once upon a time, Odysseus was just a little boy. Sure, he was the prince of Ithaca, and he grew up to go on the most epic ten-year journey in Greek mythology, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. This is his story....

Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award Waterstones best book of the year 2023 'A remarkable feat of storytelling' Rosie Hewlett This should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures…everyone’s favourite hero, right? Wrong. This is the story of everyone else: Alcmene: Herc’s mother (She has knives everywhere) Hylas: Herc’s first friend (They were more than friends)...

Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent is a classic collection of ancient Greek folktales, myths, and legends re-told for younger readers. This book includes familiar favourites as well as less well-known folktales and mythology.

The heart-stopping sequel to the instant number 3 Sunday Times bestseller, Daughter of Chaos... Searching for her sister's soul, Danae journeys to the Underworld. In the dark caverns below the earth, she must brave her worst fears and face Hades, the terrifying God of the Dead. Hermes, Messenger of the Gods, is sent on a secret mission by his father,...

A bold, haunting and captivating feminist retelling that reclaims the story of mythology's most infamous monster from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Medea. You know her name, you know her story. Just not the right one... Within the depths of the Underworld, the formidable snake-haired Gorgon has finally had enough. Tired of being eternally and unjustly brandished a villain,...

A powerful, witchy retelling of Brigid, Ireland's best known saint and pagan goddess. In a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom. None have ever listened to Brigid's prayers. But this time, a goddess answers... with a vision that will transform Brigid's path forever. The new Christian god is...

Mary Renault's portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics — Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe. The true parentage of Theseus, grandson of the King of Troizon, has always been shrouded in mystery. Rumours swirl that his father is Poseidon himself. But when he learns the...

From Arthurian legend to tales of ancient China, horses have traversed the world alongside humans for centuries, and their heroic adventures are gathered here in this one-of-a-kind little encyclopedia . . . Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. The Little Encyclopedia of...

Go back to when the Greek gods ruled the world, and the bravest heroes fought the deadliest monsters! Considered some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told, this great introduction to Greek mythology will allow you to travel to the top of Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece that served as the residence for the gods. Meet...

"Outstanding." - The Sunday Times "Beautifully written." - The Times "Superbly adroit." - The Spectator "Excellent." - BBC History Magazine The Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading families of Anglo-Saxon England – so what happened to the children this conflict left behind? Conquered offers a fresh take on the Norman Conquest by exploring the lives...

Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad and The Odyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C. This edition employs Samuel Butler's classic translations of both texts. The Iliad, which tells of the siege of Troy by the Greeks, is an unforgettable tale of nations at war and...

Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash. Book two in the Of Flesh & Bone series! Once, I fell in love with a man who deceived me. For weeks, he stood by my side, twisting his words into pretty half-truths. He enraptured me with his smooth temptation, leaving no corner of my...

A Aria me te Atua o te Kūmara is the gripping sequel to The Astromancer - translated into te reo Maori by Hēni Jacob. Koia tēnei, ko te paki whakaihiihi e whai mai ana i Te Kokorangi. Noho morearea ana nga ra ki tua - kua mauheretia a Te Kokorangi e te hoariri kino, e Ruatapu, waihoki, e matemate katoa...

Warriors, Witches, Women is a guide to awe-inspiring mythic female creatures worldwide; from feminist fairies to bloodsucking, seductive succubae, half-human half-bird harpies created from the wind, or protective and seductive voodoo goddesses who still impact on African-American cultural feminism. With 50 entries, it profiles global examples of fierce females from mythology and folklore, retelling these wonderful stories by placing women...

An exploration of the megalithic complex at Göbekli Tepe, who built it, and how it gave rise to legends regarding the foundations of civilization. Göbekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods details the layout, architecture, and exquisite carvings at Göbekli Tepe. It explores how it was built as a reaction to a global cataclysm and explains that it was the Watchers...

From Sunday Times bestselling author, dive back into this lush and dreamlike world of Ava Reid's dark academic masterpiece A Study in Drowning in this stunning sequel and conclusion. All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her...

A daughter pulled between two worlds and a mother willing to destroy both to protect her... Gods and men wage their petty wars, but it is the women of spring who will have the last word. Demeter - a goddess of life, living half of one. Demeter did not always live in fear. Once, she loved the world and the...

IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong. Of Jade and Dragons introduces us to Aihui Ying, whose life is viciously torn apart when her father is killed by a masked assassin. Left with only his journal and a jade pendant snatched from his...

From magic to monsters to amazing heroes—world mythology for kids ages 6 to 9 Myths are stories that have been told over hundreds of years to help explain why the world works the way it does. They're filled with powerful magic, mysterious monsters, and fantastical beasts, but also brave heroes on exciting adventures that teach us about right and wrong....

Russian Magic Tales from Pushkin to Platonov is a unique and enchanting collection of Russian folk tales collected over the last two centuries. In these tales, young women embark on long and difficult quests, wicked stepmothers transform children into geese, and tsars pose dangerous riddles. Characters receive help or face obstacles from magical beings such as dolls, cannibal witches, talking...

This stunning conclusion to the Irish Folklore Trilogy is about a brave boy, his mystical new friend, and the power of imagination against even the darkest of forces. Includes two bonus stories from the film's creator. In the remote Abbey of Kells lives a young monk named Brendan. Brendan and his fellow monks spend their days isolated from the outside...

This near-death experience revealed Tawhaki's status as a demigod, and from this point, Tawhaki continued to use his powers and gifts to help those around him in ways no human could. Ko Tāwhaki-nui-a-Hema: Āna Mahi Whakahirahira explores many of these stories, including those of Tawhaki restoring sight to his blind grandmother and climbing the heavens to find his wife and...

Based on the original Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, the King and Queen of the Underworld, this stunning rendering depicts the scene where Hades abducts Persephone while she picks flowers in a field with her companions. Spot all the details that allude to the rest of the myth such as the pomegranate tree and asphodel flowers! Artwork by Keri...

Continuing from Legends Of The Moon and Legends Of The Rainbow, this illustration is the next in the series, which brings together several legends of the Sun: Helios, the Greek god who usually drives a golden chariot every day from east to west; Xihe, the Chinese deity and mother of the 10 suns, who take the form of three-legged crows...

Reverie Puzzles: Legends of the Rainbow Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Pieces brings together several myths and legends about the rainbow: Iris, the Greek goddess who travelled across the rainbow to deliver messages to and from the gods; Nüwa, the Chinese half-serpent goddess who healed cracks in the sky using five coloured stones, thus creating the rainbow; Bifrost, a rainbow bridge...

Haynes is the modern embodiment of the best of Homer - Radio Times No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes. Exiled daughter, abandoned wife, vengeful mother. But is that where the truth lies? This is the story of Medea as you've never...

The last of the Legends volumes features three decks from the design contest. 2-4 Players | 30+ Mins | Ages 9+ Features: Action Points, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Line of Sight, Player Elimination, Point to Point Movement, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers Theme: Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting, Mythology, Novel-based Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical card-driven miniature fighting game...

This elegant hardback edition presents a selection of classic tales from Greek mythology, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Most of the pantheon of Greek gods are showcased in this selection of thrilling myths retold by a number of master storytellers. You'll meet the gods and then read of their interactions with mortals in tales such as "Phaeton Son...

Styx: The River is a rich, gleaming jewel of a novel… a heartbreakingly beautiful story of feminine rage and strength, says JENNIFER SAINT. Beginning a generation before Hekate, Styx sings the story of the goddess of the underworld river that bears her name… The firstborn child of Titans, Styx is revered as the first of her kind – until she...

'An iridescent contemporary folktale' LUCY ROSE 'A mesmerising novel' OBSERVER 'Sparkles like unearthed treasure' KALIANE BRADLEY Agnes, a young forensic anthropologist, homesick and adrift in the North of England, is heading to a coroner's office to identify a body. But this body, found in a moss-layered bog, is not like any she has seen before - its bones prove it...

Peril racks Spirit Island. The invaders are more numerous and more capable than ever before. As hope begins to fade, defence of the island falls to those spirits more in tune with the danger and chaos of the natural world. Will you be able to harness their power to protect the island, or will it fall to the persistence of...

Since time untold, Spirits have existed on the Island. There are Spirits whose names are known by the local Dahan people — Spirits of growth and fire, of strength and river. But these are not the only Spirits… Legends whispered on the rarest of days tell stories of Spirits from the deepest, furthest reaches of the land. Powerful forces of...

A stunning reimagining of Robin Hood, set in the same dystopian world woven with magic as The Enemy’s Daughter. An incredibly addictive YA enemies-to-lovers dystopian fantasy. A soldier with magic. A thief with a secret. A spark that could burn their worlds down. In a desolate, lawless land, Marian carries a dangerous secret. By day, she’s a high-ranking guard serving...

The final adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve The Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this perfect final instalment. When Tilly, Oskar, Milo and Alessia venture into King Arthur’s realm in search of the wizard Merlin, they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought....

Twelve-year-old Katie Skea was stolen by faeries as a baby and won back by her mother’s courage. Years later on the Isle of Skye, strange magic is stirring. When her new sister is mysteriously injured, Katie fears the faery world is calling her back—and the only way to save her family is to face the world she barely remembers. Across...

The Māori mythology of the migration of the Polynesian people to New Zealand.

Professor Puzzle Myths & Legends: Theseus & the Minotaur Puzzle is a wooden labyrinth brainteaser inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Theseus navigating the labyrinth to confront the Minotaur. The puzzle comprises a maze through which the player must rotate the labyrinth to guide a small ball from the start to the end, while exploring the legend’s narrative.The product...

Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper. Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. Circe. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child – not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother....

If you know a young reader who doesn't like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT GIVE THEM THIS BOOK POCKET TONIE. But if they do like spooky things and mysterious beings, then have them pop this monstrosity on top of a Toniebox and give it a whirl. Read by author David Walliams and a monster cast...

Gorgeously collectable Little Clothbound Classic editions of beloved short stories for children Discover the thrilling, mystical world of Classical Greek myths in this beautiful, collectable new Little Puffin Clothbound Classic.'This is the Age of the Heroes.' From the ominous entry-point of 'The Coming of the Immortals' to the awe-inspiring heroics of 'Perseus the Gorgon-slayer', this Little Puffin Clothbound Classic offers...

Enter the realm of Te Kokorangi... In this award-winning illustrated series, Maori myths and monsters come to life! Will the Astromancer's tribe survive its final battle? Join Te Kokorangi and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and meet Ruapakanga and his tohora warriors! 'Katahi na te rapunga.' - Magpies 'Chock full of danger, heroes, old wisdom and...

The second book in a YA fantasy series merging high school paranormal romance with Norse mythology, from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes. Heart of Mischief follows Charlie Hudson, who now knows the truth: her twin sister is a Valkyrie, and they are both daughters of Loki, the trickster god. After saving her best friend from the clutches of Elias and Loki,...

An extraordinary book... Part Gothic fantasy, part emblematic progress through a dream world... It has a gripping hallucinogenic clarity - Snoo Wilson A trancelike feminist fable by Britain's foremost surrealist painter Calcination. Putrefaction. Exaltation. Trapped on an enchanted island ruled by her uncle, a young woman must pass through the stages of alchemical transformation to escape. He wants to conquer...

Into the world of 1950s Ireland—a lushly green, windswept landscape studded with holy wells and the decaying country houses of a vanished ruling class—arrives Ithell Colquhoun. An occultist and a surrealist painter, Colquhoun's travels around the island are guided by her artist's eye and her feeling for the world beyond our own, as well as her spikily humorous view of...

A group of kids must stop invaders before they take over Titus—and the rest of the universe—in this first book in a brand-new series from bestselling Pegasus author Kate O’Hearn, who masterfully blends mystery and mythology together.Fifteen years ago, Olympus was destroyed and the Olympians were resettled on Titus. Since then Earth has been declared a quarantined world. Neither Titans...

A thrilling, wintry Nordic epic from the magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell, weaving a tale of legend, magic and adventure which will grip and enchant readers from beginning to end. When a fatherless young Viking boy meets a fox, an eagle and a bear in the woods, his destiny begins to change. These are no...

Kenneth Johnson has written a beautiful book that will open the door to the magic of the Baltics. Explore the Amber Coast and its many magical mysteries, meet a pagan sun goddess, and explore the spirituality of a people who were the last to convert to Christianity in long-ago Europe. Discover the Magic of the Baltics Kenneth Johnson takes us...

Discover the Lost Secrets of the Ancients and the Time When Stones Floated High over Egypt Throughout history, folklore, and mystery, tales have circulated of massive stones being moved through the air effortlessly by sound. Bizarre? Well, yes, it is. That doesn't take away the fact that sound was, and still remains, the key to the construction of the pyramids...

Age range 12+ Meet the creepy creatures and amazing beasts from Philippine mythology! This delightful compendium of mythical creatures (and where to find them) takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the ghoulish and gory things that go bump in the night—blood-sucking trolls, shape-shifting goblins, and terrifying vampires who defend their turf with glee as they unleash chaos in the world. Monsters...

The perfect introduction to the rich delights of Persian literature, bound in a seductive, collectable edition. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables, and works by the great poet Nizami, come ancient tales of a civilisation that once stretched across the known world. Find here the...

The conclusion to the enthralling and lyrical fantasy Sumerians trilogy, retelling The Epic of Gilgamesh, that will captivate readers of Madeline Miller, Jennifer Saint, and Lucy Holland. 'A god is nothing without a good story.' It has been six months since the fall of the great cities of Ancient Sumer. Six months since war and chaos scattered everyone to the...

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic masterpiece that weaves together the vivid tapestry of war, human struggle, and divine discourse. Two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, are entangled in a devastating conflict over inheritance and honour on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with...