Traditional stories, myths & fairy tales

In this “captivating” (Harper’s Bazaar) and lyrical debut novel—perfect for fans of The Water Dancer and the Legacy of Orïsha series—the Yoruba deity of the sea, Yemaya, is brought to vivid life as she discovers the power of Black resilience, love, and...

Age range 4 to 10 From the extraordinary Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the...

The Greek myths are amongst the best stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural...

Odyssey by Stephen Fry is a spellbinding retelling of one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. In this gripping reimagining, Fry brings to life Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus, the fabled hero whose journey back home to Ithaca after the Trojan...