Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all the land.

TALES FROM AFRICA is a collection of folktales brought to life with humour and poetry by Ghanaian author, K.

A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world's richest sources of traditional storytelling.

A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage.

"e;If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on.

I bet you think you know this story.

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds will whet readers' appetites for The Hammer of Thor.

IF YOU LIKE POISONINGS, BETRAYALS, MUTILATIONS, MURDERS AND FLESH-EATING FARMYARD ANIMALS, KEEP READING .

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childThe original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, and bestselling author, poet and broadcaster, introduces these great myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.

The old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet which can dance and turn somersaults, but by chance he chooses an unusual piece of wood - and the finished puppet can talk and misbehave like the liveliest child.

Where there is wealth and power, there's always someone willing to do anything to take it.

In this Ugly Duckling retelling, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson brilliantly crafts a high-stakes, encouraging tale about a brave young woman, the true meaning of beauty, and the power of love.

The duke's daughter, Adela, masquerades as a peasant for a small taste of freedom .

From celebrated children's author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight.

She is expected to marry, cook, and have childrenand instead she's sneaking off to war.

Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellows spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callenders Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidickers Scary Stories for Young Foxes.

Set in a world inspired by pre-Shogun era Japan, this is a stunning debut fantasy in the vein of Grace Lin about how a young pearl diver goes to the ends of the earth to rescue her twin sister, who has been stolen by a ghost whale.

This stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeens Letter to the World.

In this historical fantasy novel, praised as a rich, omen-filled journey that powerfully shows love and its limits* andpropulsive, wise, and heartbreaking,**Ziva will do anything to save her twin brother Pesah from his illnesseven facing the Angel of Death himself.

A crossroads can be a place of great power.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language.

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;Aesop's Fables (Illustrated Edition)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

30+ FANTASY ADVENTURES & FAIRY TALES - Ultimate Collection (Magical World Series) gathers L.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (127 Stories in one volume)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

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This highly imaginative and unusual spin on the Little Red Riding Hood is set in the late eighteenth century - a time of big wigs, satin gowns, powdered faces and wicked highwaymen!

Nathaniel Hawthorne's Wonderful Tales for Children (Illustrated Unabridged Edition) gathers the author's imaginative writings for young readers in their complete form, accompanied by illustrations that heighten their dreamlike atmosphere.

In 'Peter Nord und Frau Fastenzeit', geschrieben von der bekannten schwedischen Autorin Selma Lagerlöf, taucht der Leser in eine faszinierende Welt voller Märchen und Magie ein.

When their father sends a letter saying he has remarried and no longer loves them, Annet and her sisters set out across the treacherous Sea of Teeth to find him in this second book in The Triplets Grim illustrated middle grade trilogy, perfect for fans of Coraline and the Sinister Summer series.

Poseidon, Baba Yaga, Osiris, Loki, Mami Wata, Ganesha .

Sherwood Forest has a new outlaw.

Before she carried a sword, she carried a secret.

From New York Times bestselling author and former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes the first book in a middle grade series about a girl who must balance her ballet aspirations with her magical destiny.

A cosy animal adventure, a coming-of-age quest, and a love letter to the English riverbank.

The unmissable new YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, TikTok superstar and triple-Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen, The End Crowns All, and A Beautiful Evil.

A beautifully illustrated rhyming retelling of a 1,300-year-old Sanskrit tale about a clever young woman who transforms a single handful of rice into a feast, teaching children timeless lessons about resourcefulness, wisdom, gratitude, and seeing abundance where others see scarcity.

 Twelve-year-old Root wants nothing more than to make her guardian, Old El, proud.

A fun-filled rhyming picture book version of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art.

Third in a hilarious full-colour comic book series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey.

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