The Mythmakers

From the bestselling and award-winning author of Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries. When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them. So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . . Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker''s legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story. ''Wonderfully inventive'' The Telegraph ''Imaginative'' The ''A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans '' ''Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it'' Catherine Doyle ''An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart'' Anna James '' Absolutely wonderful'' Emma Carroll

Product details

• Authors: Tamzin Merchant
• Assisted by: Katarzyna Doszla (Illustration)
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.07.2025
• EAN: 9780241776148
• ISBN: 978-0-241-77614-8
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 216 mm x 40 mm
• Series: The Hatmakers
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), United Kingdom, Great Britain, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fantasy, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Europe, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General