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__________________ 'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection
from start to finish' - Catherine Doyle 'A beautiful and profound
retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF
ACHILLES 'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling
is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' - Guardian Books
of the Year __________________ A dazzling, feminist retelling of
Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The
Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled
to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little
company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But
when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island,
her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova,
unleashing desire, love and betrayal... Filled with glorious
full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill,
this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of
Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind
the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.
__________________ '... a must read for women of all ages' - Red
Magazine '... stole my heart from its first fierce lines' - Mary
Watson 'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the
serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' -
Jennifer Saint '... an impressive addition to the shelves of
feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' -
Irish Times 'It's an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their
voice and their power' - Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in
your life'
This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and
creatures from the Hindu mythological stories. The stories involve
a huge cast of characters, including gods, mortals, demons and even
animals. They often have themes of good triumphing over evil, or
explaining how things are created or destroyed. The book is
structured as a 'Who's Who' of the culture's myths and legends and
has an informal tone, allowing the characters' personalities to
come through. The chapters begin with a spread featuring factfiles
of two characters. Each of these has an "In His Own Words" section,
where the character himself (or herself) gives fast facts such as
parents, powers, crowning achievements, and "Not to be confused
with...". This is followed by a myth re-relling, presented in a
magazine-style, featuring the two characters. In total there are
six spreads of fact files (12 characters total) and six different
re-tellings.
Ages 9 to 12 years Do you spend your time wondering and worrying
about the end of the world? Do you have a basement full of canned
food, rechargeable batteries and tin foil hats? If so, then this is
the series for you. With tips on everything from hiding supplies to
attacking your enemies, this series will guide you out the other
side of the apocalypse.|Ages 9 to 12 yearsDo you spend your time
wondering and worrying about the end of the world? Do you have a
basement full of canned food, rechargeable batteries and tin foil
hats? If so, then this is the series for you. With tips on
everything from hiding supplies to attacking your enemies, this
series will guide you out the other side of the apocalypse.
Aims to encourage the natural tendency of young kids to connect and
play with their angels, to experience these unseen beings as
someone who give them support and comfort and a sense of identity
and importance.
Many people are fascinated with tales of lost civilizations such as
Atlantis, Camelot, El Dorado and Lemuria because they believe they
may have been real places. There is documented evidence that
suggests some ancient stories of lost worlds are grounded in truth.
But were they real ancient worlds or mythical lost realms? Be a
mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient
civilizations may have come from and use all the evidence to decide
what you believe.
Discover the origin stories behind some of the world's most
frightening monsters. This series explores all of the details of
these horrifying histories. Age-appropriate illustrations and
carefully levelled text will ensure that young readers will be
intrigued, but not scared, by these marvellous monster discoveries.
"There were no surprises in Gatlin County. At least, that's what I
thought. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong.
"Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had
always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he
met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world
where a curse has marked Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals
for generations.
Mysterious, suspenseful, and romantic, "Beautiful Creatures,
Beautiful Darkness," "Beautiful Chaos," and "Beautiful Redemption
"introduce a secret world hidden in plain sight. A world where
impossible, magical, life-altering events happen. Sometimes
life-ending.
This stunning paperback set makes the perfect gift for fans of this
bestselling Southern gothic romance.
How to be Happy is a scrap book bursting with positive ideas,
simple and economical activities and fun games. Each page includes
colourful pictures and diagrams to explain the activity in simple
child-like language. This book is full of interesting ways to
relax, have fun and be happy. It encourages spirituality for young
children. Each chapter is a different activity such as how to make
peace pebbles, how to make a chill out corner, how to be kind, how
to relax, how to manage stress, how to write a personal prayer, how
to make worry dolls. The book is written in child language and so
would be easily accessible to young families. It makes it easy for
families to embrace simple spirituality, acts of kindness and
spiritual activities. The book is designed to bring families
together and allow children to enjoy spending quality time with
their parents. It aims to help children manage their worries,
anxiety and emotions whilst helping them grow up to be confident
and happy. Ages 4-7 The Relax Kids series is currently available in
Europe and will be available in US from November 2014. CD available
at http://www.relaxkids.com/UK/Audio_CDs
Wolfboy Jack and The Scissors of Doom is a story about bravery,
being scared, and facing your fears head-on. Set in the quirky,
monster-filled world first seen in 2019's Molly and the Bog Sprogs.
'Wolfboy's here to save the day! He's so brave!', they sing.
'That's right', he said. 'I don't get scared. I don't fear
anything'. But what if he does fear something? And what if he
doesn't want want to admit to it? The dashing tale of a valiant
hero who, with the help of his friends, finds new ways to be brave.
An all-new graphic novel that ties into the newest game in the
Hello Neighbor Universe! It's a typical night in the town of Ravens
Brooks. Thirteen-year-old Regina relaxes at home, her father and
stepmother on a date while her older stepsister Pris babysits. But
when an emergency alert comes over the airwaves, the two must grab
their things and head out of town - a flash flood is coming,
cellphone towers are down and they are on their own. And to make
things worse, a freak car accident leaves them stranded on the side
of the road. Can the two young girls make it to safety before the
flood? And just who is the strange figure that seems to be trailing
them every step of the way? It's an all-new, frighteningly fun
Hello Neighbor story that ties directly into the newest Hello
Neighbor game!
'An epic icy adventure with a warming tale of sisterhood at its
heart' - Maria Kuzniar 'Every way I look at it, I love this book
from the crystalline brilliance of its surface to its tender,
glowing heart' - Zillah Bethell A chilling magical adventure about
two sisters born 40,000 years apart, perfect for fans of The House
With Chicken Legs and The Wild Way Home. When Bela's mother dies,
she is summoned to deepest Siberia to stay with an uncle she's
never met. Exploring his strange scientific workshop, she uncovers
a secret she was never meant to find - a doorway that opens to an
icy land, frozen in time and full of legends come to life. But this
frozen land is in danger, and it's up to Bela to find a way to save
it. To succeed, she must join forces with the impossible: a
long-lost sister she never knew she had, born 40,000 years before .
. .
Ages 9 to 12 years Do you spend your time wondering and worrying
about the end of the world? Do you have a basement full of canned
food, rechargeable batteries and tin foil hats? If so, then this is
the series for you. With tips on everything from hiding supplies to
attacking your enemies, this series will guide you out the other
side of the apocalypse.|Ages 9 to 12 yearsDo you spend your time
wondering and worrying about the end of the world? Do you have a
basement full of canned food, rechargeable batteries and tin foil
hats? If so, then this is the series for you. With tips on
everything from hiding supplies to attacking your enemies, this
series will guide you out the other side of the apocalypse.
This title contains speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style
illustrations, which create a dynamic format that encourages
readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the
story. "Fact or Fiction?" looks at different interpretations of
these tales and what may be the reality behind the mythology that
has inspired artists and writers throughout the centuries. It also
features maps and photographs of the rumoured locations of each
lost city, and includes a glossary, an index and recommended
further reading. It helps achieve goals of Scottish Standard
Curriculum 5-14. It fits into Key Stage 2 English and is an ideal
text for shared and guided reading for Key Stage 2 pupils.
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Spookermarket
(Paperback)
Peter Bently; Illustrated by Steph Laberis
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R170
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Discovery Miles 1 360
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A frighteningly funny picture book, perfect for sharing at
Halloween and beyond! Where do werewolves get their greens? Where
do banshees buy their beans? Where do ogres get supplies of tasty
ear-and-eyeball pies? Welcome to the Spookermarket, where ghouls
and frights shop by night. But when a mischievous genie escapes to
cause chaos in the supermarket aisles, can everybody work together
to outwit this troublesome customer? A laugh-out-loud adventure
from award-winning author Peter Bently and acclaimed illustrator
Steph Laberis.
Prepare to be inspired!
Experience the magic of Disney with this fully updated guide to the
best-loved fairy-tale princesses of all time. The beautiful cover with
silver foil adds extra sparkle and makes this book the perfect gift for
fans of Disney's much-loved Princess movies.
See inside Aurora's secret forest hideaway. Find out just how long
Rapunzel's hair is. Discover the secret identity of Moana's most
dangerous foe.
Enter the magical worlds of Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty,
Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida and
Moana and find out everything you ever wanted to know about the lives,
loyal friends and fiercest enemies of your favourite Disney Princesses.
©2019 Disney
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