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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fantasy & magical realism
For fans of Natalie Haynes, Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and Neil Gaiman
comes Frances Hardinge's spectacular new novel Unraveller. Called
her 'best yet' by the Guardian, and 'sheer perfection' and 'a
masterpiece' by reviewers, Hardinge expertly weaves together
mythology and mystery in a meticulously-detailed world besieged by
curses. If you must travel to the country of Raddith, then be
prepared. Bring a mosquito net for the lowlands, and a warm coat
for the hills or mountains. If you mean to visit the misty
marsh-woods known as the Wilds, you will need stout, waterproof
boots. (You will also needs wits, courage and luck, but some things
cannot be packed.) You have of course heard that some people in
Raddith are able to curse their enemies. It sounded so picturesque
when you were reading about it at home, like a fairytale. Perhaps
you will decide that all the stories of the Wilds and the Raddith
cursers were invented to entertain tourists. And at night, when you
see a many-legged shape scuttle across the ceiling of your
bedchamber, you will tell yourself that it is a spider, and only a
spider . . . . . . It is not. In a world where anyone can create
life-destroying curses, only one person has the power to unravel
them. Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but uses it to
help those who have been cursed, including his ally and closest
friend, Nettle. But Kellen himself is cursed, and unless he and
Nettle can release him, he is in danger of unravelling everything -
and everyone - around him. ----- 'Exquisite . . . sheer
perfection'- Liz Hyder 'Brilliant' - The Guardian 'A gloriously
creepy, intricate masterpiece' - Adrian Tchaikovsky 'Dark and
delicious' - Katherine Rundell 'Spellbinding' - Katherine Woodfine
'Instantly engrossing, effortlessly clever, and completely magical'
- Freya Marske 'Mesmerising' - Hilary McKay 'Everyone should read
Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' - Patrick Ness
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The Children of Colminon
(Hardcover)
Cassandra Ida Marie Jensen; Edited by Emily Baker; Cover design or artwork by Ivey Eckhardt
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R650
R593
Discovery Miles 5 930
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Starstruck
(Hardcover)
Aliyaa Pathan; Edited by Debora Mcnichol; Designed by Jasmine Ali
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R753
Discovery Miles 7 530
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Sammi's Worry
(Hardcover)
Angela Menzies; Illustrated by Angela Menzies
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R616
Discovery Miles 6 160
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The Heirloom
(Hardcover)
Alexandra Folz; Illustrated by Carol Ann Johnson
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R732
Discovery Miles 7 320
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Bibbidi-bobbidi-blood. Everyone knows that a fairy godmother helped
Cinderella get to the ball where she met the prince. No one knows
that the fairy godmother’s motives for helping Cinderella might
not have been as charming as they seem. Until now … For
centuries, the enchanted members of the Entente used their magic to
keep the Thirteen Queendoms in harmony. Until the day that Queen
Magrit outlawed magic, executed the Entente, and plunged the
queendoms into war. Only one Entente survives. Alone and magicless,
Farrow dreams of nothing but revenge. And the best way to reach the
queen is through her son, Prince Mather, who is nearing the age
when he will need a bride. But the closer Farrow gets to the
prince, the more she finds herself drawn to him. To reclaim her
magic and destroy the queen, Farrow will have to question
what—and more importantly, who—she’s willing to sacrifice.
Set in a lush, dangerous world woven with fairy tale mythology, New
York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige launches a brand new
Fairy Godmother origin story full of intrigue, magic, and romance.
"Mamma will know what to do!" Moominmamma looks after everyone. She
welcomes new visitors no matter who they are, simply setting
another place at the table and making up a bed in the Moominhouse.
And everything anyone could ever need is in her precious handbag -
always fully stocked with sweets, tummy powder, dry socks and
string. But there is more to Moominmamma than that. She is an
artist, an explorer, a gardener and an adventurer. She is fearless,
brave and strong - and full of surprises. The World According to
Moominmamma contains quotes and illustrations from Tove Jansson's
world of Moominvalley. Explore Moominmamma's unique yet universal
approach to life in this very special collection of warm words
about love, life, friendship and family - perfect for Moominous
mothers everywhere and an ideal gift for Mother's Day.
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