Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Tuttle Publishing Vietnamese Folktales for Children
Book SynopsisThe timeless charm and wisdom of Vietnamese folktales in parallel English and Vietnamese versions!
£13.49
Floris Books Legends of King Arthur
Book SynopsisEnter a world of duels and jousting, where knights battle to protect the honor of fair maidens and defend King Arthur''s castle. Knights meet in fellowship at Camelot, and are entertained with feasting and pageantry. Honor and chivalry are valued above all else, and courageous knights fight strange, unearthly foes to prove themselves worthy of a place at King Arthur''s table.These ancient tales have been told since the fifth century when Welsh bards traveled the country entertaining lords and ladies with stories and songs. They were retold in verse by Chretien de Troyes in his twelfth-century Le Morte d''Arthur, and in prose by Sir Thomas Malory in the fifteenth century.Now, renowned storyteller Isabel Wyatt presents her own fresh retelling of a selection of these fascinating legends.Trade Review'Wyatt's knack for addressing a young audience is exceptional. She tells the great legends with a simple tone but manages to maintain the wide-eyed awe for these stories that any storyteller must have in order to hold an audience in thrall. Legends of King Arthur is one of those rare books that remain fresh and memorable for generations.'-- Curled Up with a Good Kid's Book, February 2012Table of ContentsMedieval Storyteller's InvocationThe Welsh Bards and their Ancient Celtic StoriesPeredurThe Lady of the FountainMarie de France and her Breton LaysThe Lay of Sir LanvalChretien de Troyes and his French Verse-RomancesThe Knight of the CartSir Thomas Malory and his English Prose-RomancesThe Story of Sir Gareth
£9.49
Floris Books Milon and the Lion
Book SynopsisA young slave has adventures around the ancient Mediterranean, finally finding freedom with a group of early Christians in Rome. Ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (ages eleven to twelve).
£8.54
SteinerBooks, Inc The Three Candles of Little Veronica
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£15.29
St Martin's Press Natalie Portmans Fables
Book SynopsisAcademy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no right way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for reading aloud and are sure to become beloved additions to family libraries.An instant New York Times bestseller!
£14.39
Capstone Global Library Ltd Chicken Licken Saves the Moon Base
Book SynopsisChicken Licken and her friends are part of the final frontier, living on the moon base. One day, Chicken Licken notices a small dip in the oxygen levels. She's afraid the moon base may be in big trouble. Back when they lived on Earth, Chicken Licken had thought the sky was falling when an acorn hit her on the head. Because of that mistake, none of her friends believe her now. Can she convince them she's right in time to save the moon base, or will this be a real disaster? In this Far Out Fables adventure, the folktale of Chicken Licken is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Goose that Laid the Rotten Egg
Book SynopsisAn injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop''s The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Punk Rock Mouse and Country Mouse
Book SynopsisCallie and Martina are two mice with almost nothing in common. Callie is a punk rock star in the big city who could use a little peace and quiet. Martina is a singing farm mouse with dreams of making it in the big city. When they both show up at the Battle of the Bands, Callie and Mel get a taste of what the other has to offer. But is living another mouse's life really all it's cracked up to be? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop''s The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Wolf in Unicorns Clothing
Book SynopsisA young wolf named Daisy has just spotted new neighbours moving into the glen, and they're magical unicorns! But she's sure the majestic creatures would never want to be friends with a mangy wolf. So Daisy comes up with a foolproof plan. She'll use her knitting skills to craft a unicorn disguise! Can Daisy sneak into the herd, and will she ever be able to reveal her true self? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop''s The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is retold with a playful twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with this graphic novel for new readers. Snow White''s evil stepmother sends Snow White away into the woods. Snow White gets lost but finds a special place, home to seven adorable dwarfs. But what happens to Snow White when the stepmother finds her and gives her a poison apple?
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Batman and the Beanstalk
Book SynopsisA huge twisting vine has suddenly sprung up at the edge of Gotham City, and Batman is on his way to investigate. As the Dark Knight climbs the towering plant into the viny penthouse at the top, he expects to find a certain green criminal waiting for him. But instead the superhero discovers people being held prisoner... and a surprise hulking foe! Can Batman sneak past the villain to make the rescues and then take down the vegetal monstrosity? In this twisted retelling, DC superheroes and super-villains collide with the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Little Robins Fighting Hood
Book SynopsisAfter a warning from Alfred to keep a low profile, Robin sets off to make an important delivery to Batman on the other side of Gotham City. But on the way, Robin has a run-in with the big bad Catwoman! She's very interested in the package he's so carefully protecting, and as the Boy Wonder hurries away, the cat burglar races after him. When Robin finally arrives at his destination, he's relieved to see Batman's familiar pointy-eared shadow. But is it really his crime-fighting partner... or an enemy in disguise? In this twisted retelling, DC superheroes and super-villains collide with the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Amazon Princess and the Pea
Book SynopsisWonder Woman is ready to fight off the monsters overrunning a remote island kingdom. But there's a problem. The leaders are unimpressed with the Amazon Princess and unconvinced she's the true hero they need. What's worse, Wonder Woman recognizes the attacking creatures are actually Beastiamorphs, created by her nemesis Circe. Yet there's no sign of the sorceress. The only clue is a strange, pea-sized stone that's been hidden under the bed... Can Wonder Woman find the key to ending Circe's spells and prove she's a real hero? In this twisted retelling, DC superheroes and super-villains collide with The Princess and the Pea fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Puss in Magical Motocross Boots
Book SynopsisMr Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has died. His oldest son inherited his father's garage. The middle son received his valuable collection of classic cars. And his youngest son, Hank, was given his father's old motocross bike and gear and his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a disabled leg and doesn't like cats. How would his father expect him to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Hank shouldn't worry. Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best of all three brothers.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Dr. Pied Piper and the Alien Invasion
Book SynopsisThe small town of Hamlein is peaceful and... well, pretty boring. Nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until the day an alien spaceship lands in the town square! But the critters on board are more adorable than evil, and everyone in the town is instantly enamoured by them. Only Dr Polly Piper and 12-year-old twins Tommy and Gerta Friedrichs think there's more to the alien visitors than meets the eye. Will the twins, Dr Piper and her pet pig Hamish be able to prove that the cute creatures are actually bent on taking over the town? Or will the aliens overtake the quiet town of Hamlein in their quest for world domination?
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Rumpelstiltskin
Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of Rumpelstiltskin with this graphic novel for new readers. The king demands the miller''s daughter spin straw into gold. She doesn''t know how until Rumpelstiltskin appears out of nowhere with his magic. But as the king asks for more gold, and Rumpelstiltskin demands repayment, what will happen to the miller''s daughter?
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with this graphic novel for new readers. Snow White''s evil stepmother sends Snow White away into the woods. Snow White gets lost but finds a special place, home to seven adorable dwarfs. But what happens to Snow White when the stepmother finds her and gives her a poison apple?
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Princess and the Pea
Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of the Princess and the Pea with this graphic novel for new readers. A young prince must find a princess to marry. But he has trouble finding the right one. Finally, he finds a princess who shares his interest in football. But how can he find out if she''s a real, true princess?
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Prehistoric Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Book SynopsisStep back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Eager, young velociraptor Mateo Raptor has made an interesting find during his class's archaeological dig. He presents the odd, rectangular object to his uncle, Dr Raptor, an ambitious scientist. Inside the shiny slab is a clue about the destiny of long-lost, world-famous scientist Ernie Stegosaur. This find leads Mateo, Dr Raptor and the doctor's lab assistant, Darby, on a fascinating journey to the centre of the Earth!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd War of the Worlds Unicorns vs Mermaids
Book SynopsisIt's another lovely day on Ocea, a planet entirely inhabited by mermaids. Suddenly, a huge metallic unicorn lands on the seafloor! Sol, a mermaid scientist, determines that it is an alien spaceship. A neon pink laser blast tells her these creatures do not come in peace. Hundreds of armed unicorns wearing bubble helmets swarm out of the metallic unicorn ship. An epic battle takes place between the mermaids and the unicorns. Can the mermaids discover the unicorns' weakness in time to save their planet?
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Frank N Stain
Book SynopsisFrank tends the rubbish heap in the monster realm, just on the other side of the human world. In his spare time, he builds inventions out of scraps of rubbish. One of his inventions is of a human-inspired robot, with a stained t-shirt as the body. But Frank can't seem to get the robot to work. One strange night, a bolt of lightning transforms the invention into a real human child! Frank names him Stain. Curious and energetic, Stain wreaks havoc on the monster realm, angering the monster population. Can Frank save Stain from destruction by convincing the rest of the monsters that Stain is not a threat?
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Trashed Techno Beats of Bremen
Book SynopsisFrankie Flip Phone knows he's about to be recycled by his owner, so he runs away to the town of Bremen to start a band instead! Soon, he's joined by other tossed-out devices eager to become famous musicians. But their dreams are put on pause when they visit a repair shop and discover hackers trying to shut down the internet! Can the retro tech get in sync and perform like never before to scare off the computer crooks? Enjoy a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm classic The Town Musicians of Bremen as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Three Blind Mice Race for Revenge
Book SynopsisThree blind mice are racing in the most extreme event ever! Siblings Poppy, Basil and Lily use sonar tech to zoom down the twisting track and dodge opponents' battle gadgets. But the team's biggest threat is the Farmer Family. These bad cats once deployed a saw device that chopped off the tail end of the rodents' vehicles and nearly ended their careers! This time, can the mice outmanoeuvre their old rivals and speed to the finish line first? Enjoy a modern twist on Three Blind Mice as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Snow Queens Gaming Quest
Book SynopsisBest friends Gabby and Kaden do everything together: hoverboarding, robot-building and virtual reality gaming. Then one day Kaden goes off alone and gets his hands on experimental VR tech. When he powers on the headset, a rogue AI called S.N.O.W. takes hold of his mind and locks the boy deep in her digital realm! But Gabby isn't about to abandon her best bud. Can she enter the game, fight through the levels and solve the final puzzle to save Kaden before he's lost to S.N.O.W. forever? Enjoy a modern twist on the Hans Christian Andersen classic The Snow Queen as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Oldest Trick
Book SynopsisA boy finds a strange book hidden away in an antique dresser. When he opens it, ancient symbols swirl off the pages. They form a floating, inky mass. The Oldest Trick has been freed from its book! Now the ancient evil has trapped the boy in a fake, nightmarish world. Can the powerful Librarian free the boy by helping him see through the Trick's lies? Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel!
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Oldest Trick
Book SynopsisA boy finds a strange book hidden away in an antique dresser. When he opens it, ancient symbols swirl off the pages. They form a floating, inky mass. The Oldest Trick has been freed from its book! Now the ancient evil has trapped the boy in a fake, nightmarish world. Can the powerful Librarian free the boy by helping him see through the Trick's lies? Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Howling Book
Book SynopsisIn search of a new and exciting read, a girl checks out some scary books. She's loving one about a werewolf. But this story packs more bite than she realizes. Because under the full moon's light, the cover grows fur. It sprouts clawed legs. It lets out a howl. It's a lycan-trope - a book that turns into a beast! Can the mighty Librarian end this frightening tale before it devours its reader? Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd SpellBound
Book SynopsisA student sits in an old library, revising for her spelling test. Suddenly, the word lists in her vocabulary workbook start to peel off the page. They reach out and wrap around her like tentacles! She's been caught by a cursed book created by the evil wizard Spellbinder. Can the mighty Librarian help the girl escape the tangle of terms before her mind is drained? Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Creature Collection
Book SynopsisOn a field trip, two friends discover a hidden door that leads into an ancient library. Strange snarls echo in the maze of shelves. Just as the pair searches for the exit, they come face-to-face with the collection's keeper, the Archivist! This rogue librarian gathers tales of the world's oldest, most terrifying creatures. Now she's releasing the legendary monsters to take care of the intruders. Can the powerful Librarian swoop in to help the friends escape? Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The King with a Horses Ears
Book SynopsisIn this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good? With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The King with a Horses Ears
Book SynopsisIn this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good? With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Magic Tapestry
Book SynopsisIn this Chinese folktale, an old woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Magpies Tail
Book SynopsisIn this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie's tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy's wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Sky Fox
Book SynopsisWhat happens to a fox that won''t stop teasing the others animals? Read this Peruvian tale to find out. Some lessons can change everything. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Tortoise and the Hare
Book SynopsisWhat happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Read this popular West African tale to find out. There''s more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson! With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Turtle and the Geese
Book SynopsisIn this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends - two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends' advice, or he'll be left out to dry. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Tortoise and the Hare
Book SynopsisWhat happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Read this popular West African tale to find out. There''s more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson! With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Brothers
Book SynopsisIn this Hmong folktale, two brothers venture into a remote jungle, hunting food for their hungry family. But the jungle is full of dangerous wild animals. The older brother vows to keep his younger brother safe... or die trying. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Clever Rabbit
Book SynopsisWhen a wolf comes to the valley, the animals get scared. How can they escape being the wolf's next meal? One clever rabbit has an idea. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd How Music Came to the World
Book SynopsisIn this ancient Mexican folktale, the Aztec Sky god and Wind god attempt to fix silence on Earth by bringing music to the world. They set out to the Sun palace, where legions of musicians play for the all-mighty Sun. Unfortunately, this hot-headed ruler won't give up his musicians without a fight! With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Hyena and the Fox
Book SynopsisWhen a fox keeps eating a farmer's animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Brothers
Book SynopsisIn this Hmong folktale, two brothers venture into a remote jungle, hunting food for their hungry family. But the jungle is full of dangerous wild animals. The older brother vows to keep his younger brother safe... or die trying. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Hiiaka and Panaewa
Book SynopsisHiiaka wants to make the forests of Hawaii safe for travellers. But she'll have to battle an evil lizard named Panaewa and his army to do it. With a little help from her sister and some special powers, she's ready for a great battle. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Hyena and the Fox
Book SynopsisWhen a fox keeps eating a farmer's animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Boitata the Fire Snake
Book SynopsisWhen the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it's good thing he does. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd How Music Came to the World
Book SynopsisIn this ancient Mexican folktale, the Aztec Sky god and Wind god attempt to fix silence on Earth by bringing music to the world. They set out to the Sun palace, where legions of musicians play for the all-mighty Sun. Unfortunately, this hot-headed ruler won't give up his musicians without a fight! With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd NotSoSleeping Beauty
Book SynopsisAva is frustrated and bored with fairy tales. They are all the same! But when she falls into the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, she realizes she has a chance to make some important changes! As soon as she meets Briar Rose, Ava takes action. She teaches Briar Rose how important it is to be assertive and question things. Why wait around 100 years for a kiss from a stranger when you can take matters into your own hands? Thatâs what Ava and Briar Rose do in the untraditional graphic novel.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Beauty and the Beast Plus Jake
Book SynopsisJake thinks heâs too cool for fairy tales, but that changes when he falls into the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale and meets Belle. Her strength lies in her empathy and conviction, and Jake is in awe of her kindness. Jake is also in awe of the Beastâs demanding and rude attitude. What is his problem? When Belle goes to visit her ailing father, Jake takes the opportunity to befriend the Beast. Jake calls out the Beast on his terrible behaviour and attitude and learns a few things about himself in this untraditional graphic novel.
£7.59
