Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy & magical realism

Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chao...

From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this illustrated collection contains a wide range of classic fairy tale stories we know and love. As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen, and Jack and the Beanstalk, A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some lesser-known g...

Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world. 'A First Book of Myths' is a collection of fourteen well-known myths. From the sto...

Florence the Friendship Fairy has a very important job - she makes sure that friendships in Fairyland and the human world are looked after. But mean Jack Frost steals Florence's three magical items and hides them. Can Rachel and Kirsty find these items before their own friendship is threatened?

Greta the Earth Fairy's special magic helps fairies and humans everywhere care about the environment. But when Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everyone forgets to recycle, uses too much plastic and starts having really long showers! Can Rachel, Kirsty, and Greta get the magical objects bac...

Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? NO, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Have you ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striki...

Delve into the world of 'LEGO Harry Potter' and be inspired to build your own magical creations with this book, packed full of model ideas and expert tips.

Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different. So when that same princess - Florizella - finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents' palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is giv...

Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different. So when that same princess - Florizella - finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents' palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is giv...

Jude the Librarian Fairy looks after readers in both the fairy and human worlds. But when Jack Frost steals her magical objects, it spells trouble for libraries everywhere! Can Rachel and Kirsty help defeat him, before the magic of reading is ruined?