Legends, Myths, Fables

The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden...

Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND The Salmon of KnowledgeHow Cu...

Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why? Best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell weaves an extraordinary and compelling modern fairy tale about the bravery of a little girl and the...

The unicorns of Rainbow Valley are off on another adventure. This time, Blossom, Leaf, Ruby and friends are looking for a distant, lost land, called Unicopolis, where an ancient civilization of unicorns used to live. It's believed to be home to countless...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525457589Author Michael EndeFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 566gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

"Allow me to introduce myself."But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!""Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far...

The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again to reveal eight brand-new stories about the world’s most magical and elusive creatures. This time, the stories reveal the little-known facts about young unicorns, which are notoriously secretive...

A beautiful collection of illustrated Norse myths and legends retold for a new generation.Action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come to life in this compendium of Norse myths. Explore the ancient...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805003116Author G. McDermotFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Henry Holt & Company IncPublisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 136g

A true classic of Western literature, Stories and Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, arguably the most notable children's writer of all, has delighted young and old for generations. This unique collection was first translated for George Routledge over 130...

Everyone knows the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, but what if it was Belle's mother who had cursed the prince?About the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood reading fairy tales, dreaming, and going on adven tures in the woods with her cat. After...

Shimmering poetry and stunning cut-paper art portray epic concepts - the evolving biography of the universe and the symbiotic relationship between science and story.Birds sing. Bees dance. Wolves howl. But we are the ones who tell stories.Since the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623481537Author SouthwickFormat HardbackPage Count 7Imprint Jumping Jack PressPublisher Jumping Jack Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368051484Author Rick RiordanFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm) 192mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063283985Author Kory MerrittFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 454g

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT THE SANDMAN 'With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS 'The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell...

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! ...

The epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece...After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla...

Harry Potter meets Robin Stevens in this thrilling magical murder mystery, perfect for Halloween! 'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'Thornton, like [Agatha]...

Wry, witty and very funny diary-style story packed with doodles and comic strips about the frustration trickster god Loki feels at having to live trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy.After one trick too many, Loki is banished to live on...

Enjoy this exciting new chapter in Serena Valentino's best-selling Villain Tales series, featuring a striking new cover design and Hades, the menace of the underworldAbout the AuthorSerena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile...

Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368024136Author Rick RiordanFormat PaperbackPage Count 2304Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 1610gDimensions(mm) 195mm * 148mm * 135mm

Madagascar meets Gladiator in this hilarious, exciting and action-packed new illustrated chapter book series from celebrated cartoonist Gary Northfield.From the hilarious, celebrated cartoonist Gary Northfield - author of The Terrible Tales of the...

Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest magical stories from all around the world and put them in one place. Here! From tiny heroes to talking frogs, and meddling fairies to...

'I am sure to win, but we will race if you like.' So laughs the hare when a slow tortoise challenges him to run all the way to the old cart. His speed is never in doubt but perhaps it is the hare's boastfulness that should make us question the likely...

From the bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes this fast-paced gaming adventure through the universe's greatest legends.PLAY THE GAME. BRAVE THE LEGEND.Arthur, Ren and Cecily are stuck in Legendarium in the year 2493, where the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062682826Author Alvin SchwartzFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368039154Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 510gDimensions(mm) 227mm *...

After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook. These learned lovers of unicorns have created a treasure chest of unicorn lore - the facts, the fiction, the where, why and what of these elusive beasts...

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me... Here are all twelve days of Christmas, from the festive rhyme, wonderfully illustrated by Violeta Dabija and full of extra details for little ones to spot. With online audio.A gorgeous edition of...

'Magical in every sense of the word' Eoin Colfer Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.Cassie Morgan...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780763628956Author Master MerlinFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 921gDimensions(mm)...

A heartwarming story of friendship, loss, and finding your way home from debut author/illustrator Mai K. Nguyen!Willow loves the woods near her house. TheyaEURO (TM)re calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Best Books for Young Adults 1994.Book InformationISBN 9780553494839Author Rosemary SutcliffFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Random House IncPublisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604338102Author Charles SantoreFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Applesauce PressPublisher Sterling Publishing Co Inc

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.Heracles hauling the triple-headed dog Cerberus from the underworld. Jason voyaging across oceans to seize the golden fleece. Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Tales of the Greek...

Book 3 in the series of Arthurian legends - retold at an easy-to-read level for younger readers! When two boys save an old man from robbers, they learn of a competition in Londinium to decide the next king of Britain. The elder, Kay, is determined to...

The Snow Queen is the most magical and profound of all Hans Andersen's fairy tales. It is a quest full of mystery, humour and adventure, and its uplifting theme is the power of innocence and enduring love. When Kay's heart turns to ice and he falls under...

An enchanting and empowering standalone story from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Twelve-year-old Hilly has landed her dream job, riding on the set of Brunhilda, an epic film based on the fearless warrior of...