Fantasy fiction, English

Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time. Here are myths of the creation, of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus, the Trojan war and its origins and aftermaths, tales of Thebes and Argos and Athens. There are stories of love and desire, adventure and magic, destru...

A ferocious two-headed demon has stolen Avantia's most precious treasure: the 'Cup of Life'. Tom must get it back or the kingdom will be destroyed by evil Wizard Malvel. But unknown to Tom, Kragos and Kildor have a deadly secret power that puts him in terrible danger.

A ferocious two-headed demon has stolen Avantia's most precious treasure: the 'Cup of Life'. Tom must get it back or the kingdom will be destroyed by evil Wizard Malvel. But unknown to Tom, Kragos and Kildor have a deadly secret power that puts him in terrible danger.

Ordinary kids with extraordinary powers gather in a secret school to be trained to fight the forces of darkness. Hero Academy teacher Ms Steel is missing and Jack, Ruby and Danny are determined to find her. Their quest takes them to an underground swamp: the lair of the dreaded Tartania!

This collection contains 13 short stories, of visionary cityscapes and urban paranoia, ghosts, monsters and impossible diseases.

Since it was first published 'The Lord of the Rings' has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. This is the film tie-in edition of the one-volume, edition of the text.

This collection features stories from each of the Edge trilogies: one from the time of Twig, one from the time of Quint, Twig's father, and one from the time of Rook, Twig's grandson. Also included is a timeline of the stories.

Nine-year-old Lucy is really pleased when Allegra Greenwood moves in next door and the girls quickly become friends. But when Allegra tells her she is a 'stardust spirit', Lucy discovers a whole world of magic beyond her imagination.

Join Joanne Harris on a beautiful journey through her gloriously reimagined take on traditional British folktales. Drawing inspiration from 'The Child Ballads', this collection brings together her award-winning novellas 'A Pocketful of Crows', 'The Blue Salt Road' and 'Orfeia'. Fully illustrated ...