The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two Storyland
£14.99Immerse yourself in mist and magic, and discover the heroes and monsters of Britain’s enchanting mythology – from bestselling author of Storyland, now retold for children.
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Legendary creatures
£14.99From the vicious three-headed Chimera of ancient Greece to the peaceful Navagunjara of India – a creature made from parts from nine different animals – to the awe-inspiring dragons of Europe and East Asia, this exciting introduction to mythological creatures celebrates the wondrous beings featured in stories from all over the world. Including a vast array of fierce monsters, powerful spirits, ancient gods, and helpful beasts, this is the perfect primer to engage young readers interested in the fascinating world of mythology.
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Legends of Norse mythology
£14.99Legends of Norse Mythology is afully illustrated encyclopaedia of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes featuring beautiful and otherworldly illustrations from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett.
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An atlas of afterlives
£20.00An Atlas of Afterlives is a haunting and darkly intriguing take on world myth, giving readers a glimpse at what lies beyond.
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Adia Kelbara and the circle of shamans
£12.99Life in the Swamplands is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she is an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child thought to bring misfortune. And when Adia manifests mysterious powers, accidentally destroying her village, she starts to think they might be right. Adia flees to the faraway Academy of Shamans, hoping someone at the school can figure out what is wrong with her and fix it. But she doesn’t expect to stumble across a bunch of squabbling deities with a secret. Joining forces with a snarky Goddess, a 500 year old warrior girl and a status-obsessed soldier boy, Adia goes on a mission through hidden realms to save her kingdom. But if she is to succeed, she must learn to wield her mysterious powers and figure out who she really is.
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Norse folktales, myths and legends
£7.99A beautiful edition of retellings – including Norse myths and folk tales from Scandinavia, re-told for young readers. Part of the Scholastic Classics collection: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for young readers
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Beasts of the ancient world
£16.99This text introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology.
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A miscellany of mischief and magic
£16.99A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic is a compendium of history’s best hoaxes, hijinks, tricks and illusions.
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A natural history of magical beasts
£20.00A Natural History of Magical Beasts is a complete guide to magical creatures from around the world, from their lifecycles and behaviour to how they have hidden themselves from human discovery for centuries.
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Once upon a legend
£14.99The next bestselling adventure from Ben Miller - The Sword in the Stone meets The BFG.
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