|
Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories
A girl loses her beloved brothers when they are turned into swans
by her wicked stepmother. She embarks on a vital quest with one
purpose: to find them and turn them back into boys again. But the
task is complicated. She must pick nettles with her bare hands and
turn them to yarn, to spin and knit into shirts for each of the
eleven brothers. And all the while she cannot speak, for if she
does, even so much as a whisper, it will be like a knife in the
heart of each swan-boy. And so she knits, silent. And where there
is silence people will put words. The Wild Swans is a beautiful and
lyrical extended version of the fairy tale by Hans Christian
Andersen in Jackie Morris's enchanting retelling, complete with
delicate watercolour paintings throughout this new edition. A story
about love and bravery, about how to listen, and about how, when we
do not listen, we hear what we wish to hear.
Percy Jackson meets Black Panther - this blockbuster middle-grade
fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night
Brothers. Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani,
cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off
from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. Passed down
over generations, the Book is Cameron's only connection to his
parents, who disappeared one fateful night two years ago. Ever
since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls
to Cameron. When he and his best friends, Zion and Aliyah, decide
to open it again, they are magically transported to Chidani.
Instead of a land of beauty and wonder, they find a kingdom in
extreme danger, as the queen's sister seeks to destroy the barrier
between worlds. The people of Chidani have been waiting for the
last Descendant to return and save them ... but is Cameron ready to
be the hero they need? Inspired by West African and Igbo history
and mythology, this adventure-filled fantasy introduces readers to
Cameron Battle as he begins his journey to greatness.
A classic collection of tales to tell children of about four,
featuring beloved characters and lively stories, by Michael Bond,
Jill Barklem, Anne Fine amongst others, chosen by children's book
expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear has a magical moment, the
animals of Brambly Hedge are struggling at the dusty mill: Lara's
godmother sorts out a noisy lion and Rapunzel is rescued from the
tower... These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy
with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect
birthday gift.
Meet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in
this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic
European folk tales. Much-loved stories such as 'Kate Crackernuts',
'Tom Tit Tot' and 'The Griffin' take readers on a journey through
Europe as they climb snowy mountains, delve deep underground and
wonder at beautiful palaces. This unique collection celebrates the
rich folklore tradition of Europe, including dwarfs from Flanders,
fairies from Scotland and gnomes from Austria. With radiant
pictures by Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved
illustrators, Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk is
sure to enchant young and old readers alike.
A dazzling debut. Magic-realism blends with Japanese myth and
legend in an original story about grief, memory, time and an
earthquake that shook a nation. There's a catfish under the islands
of Japan and when it rolls the land rises and falls. Sora hates the
catfish whose rolling caused an earthquake so powerful it cracked
time itself. It destroyed her home and took her mother. Now Sora
and her scientist father live close to the zones - the wild and
abandoned places where time runs faster or slower than normal. Sora
is sensitive to the shifts, and her father recruits her help in
exploring these liminal spaces. But it's dangerous there - and as
she strays further inside in search of her mother, she finds that
time distorts, memories fracture and shadows, a glimmer of things
not entirely human, linger. After Sora's father goes missing, she
has no choice but to venture into uncharted spaces within the time
zones to find him, her mother and perhaps even the catfish
itself... Stylish, accomplished and thought-provoking story-telling
explores themes of identity, philosophy, science, ecology, life,
loss and love. For 14+
|
Future Hero
(Paperback)
Remi Blackwood
|
R189
R154
Discovery Miles 1 540
Save R35 (19%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
|
Myth Atlas
(Hardcover)
Thiago de Moraes; Illustrated by Thiago de Moraes
1
|
R705
R510
Discovery Miles 5 100
Save R195 (28%)
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
|
Step inside twelve magical mythological worlds. You might want to
take a map.But the maps in Myth Atlas are special: they show how
twelve extraordinary cultures saw the world. For some it's a giant
tree or an upside-down mountain. Others reckon we're living on the
back of a giant turtle. All of them are fascinating. As you travel
the world from Egypt to Japan, you'll meet an incredible array of
gods, monsters, heroes and fantastical beasts. Just watch out for
werewolves and banshees along the way . . . Myth Atlas is a
magnificent gift book that will captivate children and adults
alike.
The magical bestseller: a classic story to read again and again
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the
British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted for the
Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful,
thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran
Millwood Hargrave's debut novel has all the makings of a modern
classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I
read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave
creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA
CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the
faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend
disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond
the walls is a monster-filled wasteland - and beneath the dry
rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its
sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth,
Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island
itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of
friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age - perfect for
fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell From
the author of Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism A
gorgeous gift for readers young and old - will stay with you long
after reading
Hierdie is ’n storie met ’n begin en ’n einde wat weer begin.
Blou Feetjie is, nes alles en almal om haar, deel van die siklus van die lewe. Sy huppel en lag en wens almal geluk toe. Soms speel sy naby tien Baie Spesiale Stene wat hul oeroue wysheid met haar deel.
Sy moet doodstil sit en baie, baie mooi luister om te hoor hoe sy die lewe vir ander makliker en beter en mooier en gelukkiger en ligter en liewer kan maak.
Nyaniso hates Sunday School. He knows all the Bible stories the
Sunday School teacher tells them. He heard those stories long
before he was big enough to go to Sunday School. Heard them from
Makhulu, and many more stories besides. .He has attended Sunday
School for many, many years and heard those stories over and over
again. He used to like them. Used to like going to Sunday School,
too. Then Lunga came.
|
Shadowghast
(Paperback)
Thomas Taylor; Illustrated by Tom Booth
|
R304
R264
Discovery Miles 2 640
Save R40 (13%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
The old, cruel king was dead. All over the kingdom there were
celebrations, for no one had loved the king. Some said they had
praised him, fearing what he might do to them. The old, cruel king
was dead; hope rose like a pillar, sturdy and strong; it climbed
up, up, up to highest heavens. There would be kindness in the land.
There would be love and honour for all. There would be happiness in
abundance; poverty, abuse and disease would be no more. Or so they
thought...
From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and
terrible giants, this stunning collection of darkly magical fairy
tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage
and face their fears. Rediscover seven classic emboldening tales,
Hansel and Gretel, The Selfish Giant, Beauty and the Beast, The
Spirit in the Bottle, Vassilissa, The Wild Swans and The Three
Golden Hairs from renowned storytellers the Brothers Grimm, Hans
Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde and more. Each story is enriched by
atmospheric artwork from award-winning illustrator Scott Plumbe.
Perfect for bedtime reading, this collection is an ideal gift for
fearless children everywhere.
|
|