Traditional stories, myths & fairy tales

A haunting ode to Cornish folklore and the secrets of the places we call home 'This powerfully brutal novel is the most exciting thing I've read in years' S. J. WATSON'A strange and beautiful novel' OBSERVER'A book where language feels like hands...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘So he rose and lighted one lamp after another, till he had lighted the whole eighty and the palace seemed to dance with brilliancy.’Beginning with the legend of King...

‘Gasp in wonder’ Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf‘Electrifying’ Irenosen Okojie, author of Nudibranch‘Gasp-inducing’ AnOther ‘Joyous, defiant’ Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water‘Visionary’ Guardian VAGABONDS! is a tumultuous and...

A captivating and page-turning romance perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay and Barbara Erskine!On a windswept British coastline the tide bestows an unexpected gift… It was the cry that she first noticed, the plaintive wail that called to her over...

BOOK ONE IN THE MAGICAL DEVERRY CYCLEPrepare to be spellbound by a sparkling fantasy classic: a tale of adventure and timeless love, perilous battle and pure magic.‘I was hooked and my enthusiasm for this series carried me through to the very last...

The epic sequel to Song of Silver, Flame Like Night. A fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China. Years ago, the Elantian colonizers invaded Lan's homeland and killed her mother in their search to uncover...

‘A beautiful and unique retelling of Medea. I loved it!’ Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin‘Absorbing and thoughtful…full of page-turning drama and vibrantly drawn characters. Bold and illuminating’ Claire Heywood, author of Daughters of...

The first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythology Dèmi just wants to survive: to avoid the suspicion of the nonmagical Ajes who occupy her ancestral homeland of Ife; to escape the King’s brutal genocide of her people –...

A brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the...

A woman with no past. A man who seems to know her. And a monstrous garden that could be the border between their worlds… Italy, 1948Julia Lombardi is a mystery even to herself. The beautiful model can’t remember where she’s from, where she’s been or how...

Published for the very first time in its own volume, Tolkien’s remarkable tale about a painter whose obsession with detail prevents him from finishing his great work. Niggle is a painter. Not a very successful one, partly because he has so many other...

Usborne Young Reading titles are a thrilling and informative read. Age: 6 + A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of 'The Wooden Horse', 'The Minotaur' and 'The...

Return to the world of the Liveships Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River in the second instalment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer trilogy. A mythical city: a dangerous quest…As the fledgling dragons...

‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. MartinThe second volume in Robin Hobb’s internationally bestselling Farseer Trilogy. Honesty is the bedrock for any relationship. But how can Fitz – royal bastard, trainee assassin, holder of secrets...

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover image from the film, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has...

Come closer, let me tell you a tale or three. Sit nearer the firelight and if you notice the folk in the shadows, best not garner their attention.Beware the gifts, treasures and promises you make along this journey. There are temptations and curses too,...

Classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm with a creatively embroidered cover.This creatively designed edition of Brothers Grimm: 101 Fairy Tales includes cherished favorites such as “Sleeping Beauty,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Little Red Cap,” and...

It’s Kill Bill meets Clash of the Titans in Hunt. Kill. Repeat., the action packed series by Mark London (Battlecats, Knights of the Golden Sun).When the Greek gods invade Earth, society is quickly forced to comply with their new rulers. However, one...

As the evenings draw in – a time of reckoning, rest and restoration – settle in with this new seasonal collection. Nature Tales for Winter Nights is a treasure trove of tales from across the natural world that puts winter – rural, wild and urban – under...

Prepare to be bewitched by Iceland and the book that has enchanted readers for decades – and imprisoned one of them.Longlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024   Elva loves Iceland for many reasons – the epic landscape of gods and volcanoes, weather...

Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.  All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,”...

Where does the story of the Owens family begin? With a baby abandoned in a snowy field in the 1600s. Under the care of Hannah Owens, little Maria learns about the “Unnamed Arts.” Hannah recognizes that Maria has a gift and she teaches the girl all she...

“It doesn't matter if you're born in a duck yard, so long as you are hatched from a swan's egg!”—Hans Christian Andersen, “The Ugly Duckling.”Fairy tales are timeless treasures passed from generation to generation, and few are as beloved as those of...

An easily understood reference guide to the deities of Greek and Roman mythology.Stories of Gods and Heroes, originally published in 1855, is the first of three works that make up Bulfinch's Mythology, by Thomas Bulfinch. A useful and concise guide to...

Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known...

Eerie tales of Japanese goblins, ghosts and magic beautifully illustrated in a deluxe collector's edition!This collection of fifteen chilling tales brings to life a world where the supernatural and earthly realms are seamlessly intertwined. The...

In the Garden of Eden, at the beginning of time, an outrageous lie is born: that women are inferior. Lilith and Adam are equal and happy in the Garden of Eden. But when Adam decides Lilith should submit to his will and lie beneath him, she refuses - and...

Some say all goblins are bad. This is simply not true. Ryen Ryen the hemoglobin will always be there for you! You see, Ryen the goblin is young and he is strong. He brings superpower strength when our bodies go wrong. When children are hurt, sick and...

Dante, orphaned by the endless war of the gods, strives to find power and grace in a cold world. Risking punishment for his attempts, he studies the craft despite being untied to the gods, nobility, priesthood, or any magical bloodline. Rising to great...

The magical powers of a storybook cannot be denied, but what if within those pages awaited not traditionally-written fairy tales from all times and places, but those same tales re-told by some of the world's most talented and respected artists!Push Your...

Can an eleven-year-old boy succeed where others have failed? Can he recover a kidnapped child, disprove a false accusation of assault or win a sleep-deprivation competition that has driven others mad with tragic consequences?He can, if he is accompanied...

Uncover the dark past of the celestials in this melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, the Song of the Six Realms will echo long after the tune has ended. Xue, a...

Mysterious demons, ghosts and monsters have haunted Japan for centuries! The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai presents 100 of the strangest creatures you have ever seen - from evil demons and terrifying monsters to mythical ghosts and enchanted beasts...

The god of lies has been reborn, but will young Loki be Asgard's saviour?When Earth is plagued by an epidemic of fear, ancient prophecy says only Thor can stop the monstrous threat of the Serpent, but without help from Loki, Thor is certain to...

An extraordinary collection of Japanese folk tales, many in English for the first time!This book contains 79 stories from the Japanese collection Tales from Shinshu, compiled and edited by award-winning author Noboru Wada. It features traditional tales...

The lives of two women - one desperate to save her missing sister, the other a witch destined to become queen of Norway - intertwine in this spellbinding, powerful novel of Viking Age history and myth from the acclaimed author of The Witch's Heart.Oddny...

Age range 10+'I've always known mermaids to be real, I've seen proof of their existence. But for those who still think they're the stuff of fairytales, this book will certainly change their mind.' - Iris CompietThe future of mermaids is...

An entertaining introduction to Japan's supernatural creatures!Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form ranging from frightening ghosts who haunt our dreams and cruel monsters that are deadly killers to cute fairies and mischievous...

Bardskull is the record of three journeys made by Martin Shaw, the celebrated storyteller and interpreter of myth, in the year before he turned fifty. It is unlike anything he has written before. This is not a book about myth or narrative: rather, it is...

The third installment in the best-selling series that kicked off with The Mythology Class, which Publishers Weekly called "a must-read" and a "genre-defining classic of Filipino comics." The Journey to Lupan-On offers...

Three thousand years ago, Tara and her older brother were eaten by wolves after their mother abandoned them in the forest. The problem is, Tara doesn't remember any of that. It's only when she meets Sun Wukong, the heavenly Monkey King, that she begins...

Age range 12 to 18A dazzling collection of retold and original fairy tales from fifteen acclaimed and bestselling YA writers.Fairy tales have been spun for thousands of years and remain among our most treasured stories. Weaving fresh tales with...

"Hausgeister!is as creepy as it is beautiful. Informative and fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem."- BROMEnter the world of ancient Germany where household spirits once held sway and linger within the tales that we know and love today.The...

In the utterly original, genre-defying, English-language debut of Finnish author Juhani Karila, a young woman's annual pilgrimage to her home in Lapland to catch an elusive pike in three days is complicated by a host of mythical creatures, a murder...

The most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature, the KonjakuMonogatari Shu is as integral a part of its nation's culture as Canterbury Talesand The Inferno are of ours. In Japanese Tales from Times Past, the editors andtranslators have...

A 'mesmerizing' (James McBride), 'magnificent' (Ha Jin) intergenerational coming-of-age novel set in South Korea - about friendship, belonging, and displacement.Growing up outside a US military base in South Korea in...

Spirits surround us in the latest Illuminated Edition: a tome of all the Japanese ghost stories and strange tales collected and translated by author Lafcadio Hearn and depicted by the majestic brushwork of artist Kent Williams.Brimming with over sixty...

Greek myth has inspired stories and art for millennia. And yet some stories and characters remain unfamiliar.First There Was Chaosexplores the formless, primordial, and extraordinary forces that preceded the Olympian gods. These tales of Creation...