Fairy Tales for 9-12 Year Olds

Discover India’s rich folk-tale heritage and ancient cultures, with this captivating collection of both popular and lesser known, mostly secular Indian folk tales – reworked for a modern audience.

Corpse Talk author Adam Murphy and colourist/co-creator Lisa Murphy have been delving into all four corners of the earth to bring you a collection of fascinating myths and legends from all over the world.

A collection of original folk tale-style stories inspired by her own music-themed paintings, this beautiful large hardback is an ideal gift for any Jackie Morris fan, and will appeal to adults and children alike.

Kai and Gerda are neighbours and best friends. But one day, a shard of glass from the devil’s mirror lodges itself in Kai’s eye and into his heart, and he’s transformed into a cruel boy who makes fun of the people around him.

A wonderful collection of myths, legends and fairy tales from Scotland.

Each of these five tales contains a life lesson for children and parents alike, from the importance of trusted friendships to the redemptive power of love.

When the Green Wind turns up and carries September away to Fairyland, she soon finds herself battling to stop the evil Marquess.

Comprehensively dismantling all the features of the fairytale princess theme, from blondeness to passivity, Princeless is a fast-moving, brilliant adventure featuring a black princess.

A warm and witty take on a traditional set-up of two sisters and some rather unpleasant parents. The style is fresh, fun and contemporary – less Grimm and more Disney.

A fairy tale for the modern feminist generation, Anya’s Quest (yes, Quest with a capital Q) takes her through dark woods and across barren moorlands, outwitting giants, making appointments with Good Wizards, travelling by magic carpet and looking into magic mirrors.

Every four years, two children are chosen from Sophie’s village to join the fabled School for Good and Evil and become fairy tale heroes or villains.

An exciting debut collection of poems inspired by myths, fairy tales and the natural world. With its playful sense of humour, it can genuinely be described as a page-turner.