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Kevin Crossley-Holland
The definitive retelling of the legends of King Arthur, from Carnegie Medal-winner Kevin Crossley-Holland and former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell.
Be enthralled by the world of Arthurian legend in this…
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An extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of Norse Myths from a Carnegie-Medal winning author.
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"Norse Myths [...] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado." - The Guardian "A book to be treasured for generations" - Daily Mail
The gods of the Vikings…
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A new take on the Arthurian legends, interwoven with a story set in medieval times
From the winner of the Guardian Children’s Prize, comes a story of Medieval times, told from an entirely new perspective.
Dramatic, compelling and comprehensive, this title retells the great cycle of Norse myths for the modern reader.
The third incredible volume in the Arthur trilogy, where medieval life and Arthurian magic transcends boundaries, with appeal for children of 9+ and older readers alike.
This is a collection of thirty-five folk-tales from all over the world. You’ll meet ghosts, spirits, robbers, princesses, sharks, and tigers; wealthy sultans and hungry peasants, fair maidens and cackling…
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New collection by favourite novelist, translator, poet.
In Kevin Crossley-Holland’s first new collection of poems for six years, time and thought and memory - the breath of life - are the prevailing winds, while much of the…
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A collection of essays, reviews, lectures and articles spanning the career of Kevin Crossley-Holland, highlighting his position as the pre-eminent English writer of Myth and legend.
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A moving, beautifully-crafted memoir from a classic, multiple award-winning children’s author.
The ninety-six Anglo-Saxon riddles in the eleventh-century Exeter Book are poems of great charm, zest, and subtlety. This volume contains the author’s translations of seventy-five riddles while a further sixteen…
Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine…
From the award-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland comes a collection of very short stories; none more than two pages long, and some much shorter. There are stories about ghosts, supermarkets, animals…
The longest story in this collection is very short and the shortest just three words long. Award-winning author, Kevin Crossley-Holland, follows the success of Short, with Short Too!, another collection…
The second magnificent volume in the Arthur trilogy, where medieval life and Arthurian magic transcends boundaries, with appeal for children of 9+ and older readers alike.
Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer are among the greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. They, and many their treasures, are included in…
Reissue with new introduction of hardback edition of classic anthology of Anglo-Saxon poetry and prose.
A beautiful, gripping story, perfect for children learning to read. Winner of the Carnegie Medal.
A collection of eleven Grimm fairy tales featuring animal characters, including The Bremen Town Musicians and The Hedge King, translated by Carnegie Medal winner Kevin Crossley-Holland, wonderfully illustrated by Susan…
Three children need to solve riddles to reach a deserted island and gain a treasure.
An extraordinary illustrated tale, set within the dark mystery of Venice and composer Vivaldi’s life, about an orphan who finds her voice and future through the healing power of music…
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This is the story of a young man who travelled far across the sea to fight two terrifying monsters. His name was Beowulf, and his story was written down in…
The story of Beowulf was written down eleven centuries ago. It is an enduring myth that has inspired storytellers in all genres from poetry to film to comic strips. Here…
These magical and eerie tales have been passed down from generation to generation.
In this pulse-quickening retelling, Carnegie Medalist Kevin Crossley-Holland and former British Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell welcome another generation to Camelot.
Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur…
Beowulf is the longest and finest literary work to have come down to us from Anglo-Saxon times, and one of the world’s greatest epic poems. This acclaimed translation is complemented…
The extraordinary companion title to the critically acclaimed Norse Myths
Step back into a sweeping landscape of green glades and glaciers where dwarves, frost giants, and ghosts roam and where gods and goddesses work their magic for Middle Earth, sometimes…
Discover Norse mythology through the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin, mighty Thor, and the trickster Loki. –Front jacket flap.
Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated imaginations across time. Now comes a masterful retelling sure to enthrall…
An anthology of Christmas card poems.
Gwyn Thomas and Kevin Crossley-Holland’s modern adaptation of the medieval stories of Pwyll, Branwen, Manawydan and Math. Illustrated by Margaret Jones.
