Legends, Myths, Fables

A beautifully illustrated book for children aged 6+ that explores the incredible myths behind the biggest questions about our planet . . . and the sensational science we know today. Do you ever look all around you, at...

A treasury of fairy tales with a difference - feminist, sparky and set in non-traditional periods, with funky clothes and recognisable settings. All beautifully illustrated by the brilliant David Roberts. A treasury of fairy tales with a...

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618894246Author David WisniewskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Houghton MifflinDimensions(mm) 279mm * 229mm * 3mm

Medieval life meets Arthurian magic in a novel that transcends boundaries of time and age, appealing to children of 9+ and older readers alike. This second book in the trilogy from the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the Smarties...

Callum Hunt's life has fallen apart.His friend is gone. The spy has escaped. His secret is out.He is facing an existence behind bars, banished from the rest of the magical community for what he is - for what he might become.But a shocking revelation has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524766160Author Amy Krouse RosenthalPage Count 36Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who - no, that's not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679425335Author AnonymousFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Everyman's Library USAPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 567gDimensions(mm) 211mm...

Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava is settling into her new home - not only has she made friends but they've discovered that magic is real! And together Ava, Sarah and Lily (and Ava's Tibetan terrier, Pepper) are going to learn EVERYTHING they can...

For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910356616Author Tom HeavysideFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Middleton PressPublisher Middleton Press

Does first love deserve a second chance? Ava Flynn sometimes feels like the clothes donated to her charity shop have seen more life than her, but 'maximum dedication for a minimal wage' is what it takes to keep her mother's beloved wildlife charity, All...

Many years ago, when the world was still young, Nuwa was the only person on Earth. She was very happy playing with the fish and the birds, but she longed for someone she could talk to. Then one day, Nuwa found a way to create a friend. And when this new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368067027Author J.C. CervantesFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780698118898Author Hudson TalbottFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547076737Author Eve BuntingFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton MifflinDimensions(mm) 273mm * 203mm * 3mm

Every year, a ship with black sails visits the city of Athens. Fourteen young people are chosen to go to the island of Crete, but they never return. One year, prince Theseus is determined to travel with them and defeat the Cretans' fearsome monster, the...

What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush-looking bed. A gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale, with free online audio.The classic story about the search for a TRUE...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735842076Author Bernadette WattsFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

An unforgettable journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human. The incredible Newbery Medal-winning novel from Donna Barba Higuera."Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes - truly a beautiful cuento." New York...

Dark forces are at work in the House of the Double Axe. Stephan, the thirteen-year-old son of King Minos of Crete, stumbles across a terrifying conspiracy. Is the Minotaur, a half man half bull who eats human flesh, real? Or is something even more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368070836Author Rick RiordanFormat HardbackPage Count 496Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Young Reader's Choice Award (Junior/Grades 4-6) 2013 and Garden State Teen Book Award (Fiction (Grades 6-8)) 2013 and Colorado Blue Spruce Award 2013...

Explore the fascinating world of cryptozoology with this fun guide, filled with eyewitness accounts of 50 cryptids found throughout the world, some of which have been proven real. Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the...

This is the story of Ayna and Ceri, who both had Gifts, and of Gair, who thought he was ordinary. Gair spent his time gazing out onto the Moor and brooding. Ayna could answer questions about the future, Ceri could find things which were lost...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780763626822Author B.G. HennessyFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 137gDimensions(mm)...

The epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series. 'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're...

This vivid retelling brings together the best-known stories about Arthur and his court exploring the relationships between the main characters in the legends. Magnificent illustrations by Pavel Tatarnikov add to the atmosphere of Arthurian England.About...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585364138Author Virginia Loh-HaganFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Sleeping Bear PressPublisher Sleeping Bear PressWeight(grams) 363g

When two con-men breeze into a new town, they decide to take their tricks all the way to the top, to fool the Emperor himself... but how many people can they fool before they are found out? There are lessons to be learned by readers of all ages from this...

Pia lives in a zoo in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with her parents (both ghosts), several old and cranky genies, a devil, and two young angels. She spends her days trimming genie-beards, trying to avoid being tricked into selling her soul, and...

Spirited Away meets Where the Wild Things Are by way of yokai mythology in this enchanting picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara. The night parade is about to begin . . . The ground thunders in Tokyo. A gust of...

The first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights. The Sahar Peninsula lies just...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781665942911Author Ryan CalejoFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint AladdinPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 442gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 30mm

When a playground scrap becomes a fight to the death, and an ancient curse is awakened, Jack, Skuli and Emma must uncover the arrowhead's secrets - before a terrible evil is unleashed.Award-winning children's author Ruth Eastham weaves twists, turns and...

Taking inspiration from numerous fairytales and weaving them into a wholly original story, INTO THE WOODS is a whirlwind of a novel, full of imaginative happenings, dastardly deeds and thrilling adventure.Our guides are sisters three: Storm, Aurora and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423126102Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Hyperion Books for ChildrenPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534430129Author Tomie dePaolaFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." -- School Library JournalFrom singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping...