Egyptian Myths by Jean Menzies
40.00 NZD
Category: Children - Reference
Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizat ...Show more
Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain by Amy Jeffs
28.00 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends - General | Series: Jimmy Mullen Newcastle C Ser.
A TIMES BESTSELLER, January 2022A TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC HISTORY MAG BOOK OF THE YEARA DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Expressive, bold and quite beautiful' The Lady'[a] delight of a book' Antonia Senior, The Times'ravishingly lovely' Th ...Show more
No Season but the Summer by Matilda Leyser
48.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - Contemporary
Spring and summer are my mother's time, autumn and winter are my husband's. What is left for me?Persephone spends six months of the year under the ground with her husband, king of the dead, and six months on earth with her mother, goddess of the harvest. It has been this way for nine thousand years, sin ...Show more
Gods and Goddesses (Greek Myths) - Macmillan Collectors Library HB by Jean Menzies (Editor)
20.00 NZD
Category: Classics | Series: Macmillan Collector's Library
The stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are sprawling, dramatic and wonderfully strange; their lives intertwine with mortals and their behaviours fluctuate wildly from benevolent to violent, from didactic to fickle, from loving to enraged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a ser ...Show more
All About Dragons (HB) by Izzy Quinn
28.00 NZD
Category: Children - Reference
Dig deep into the world of dragons and discover all there is to know about these formidable fire-breathing beasts. Why are dragons so hard to find? What do they eat? When do they sleep? How far can they fly? And is it safe to get close to them? In this follow-up to the bestselling All About Mermaids and ...Show more
An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms: Discover Mythical Lands, Lost Cities and Vanished Islands by Emily Hawkins
40.00 NZD
Category: Children - Reference
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands, and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado, and the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as sheddin ...Show more
Orphia and Eurydicius by Elyse John
35.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - Historical
A stunning, enthralling story about unconventional love, the power of creativity and the courage of women who struggle to make their voices heard - for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and Pat Barker. Their love transcends every boundary. Can it cheat death?Orphia dreams of something more than th ...Show more
Goddesses and Heroines: Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women From Around the World by Jean Menzies
48.00 NZD
Category: No Category
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautifully illustrated compendium for children.With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the ...Show more
Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth by Natalie Haynes
40.00 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends - General
New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora's Jar. Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look ...Show more
The Ring Legends of Tolkien by David Day
35.00 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends - General | Reading Level: near fine
Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature.Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien's epic fantasy wo ...Show more
The Valkyrie by Kate Heartfield
35.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Brynhild is a Valkyrie: shieldmaiden of the All-Father, chooser of the slain. But now she too has fallen, flightless in her exile.Gudrun is a princess of Burgundy, a daughter of the Rhine, a prize for an invading king - a king whose brother Attila has other plans, and a dragon to call upon.And in the so ...Show more
Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
38.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - Historical
"Every page is a breathless, swoonworthy adventure' Roshani Chokshi, bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride 'An enthralling tale of adventure, romance, and star-crossed lovers, in an enchanting world of ancient gods and legends' - Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon ...Show more