Fairy Tales for 9-12 Year Olds
Enjoy some of our favourite fairytales for 9-12 year olds.
These fantastic books range from classic to contemporary, chapter books to graphic novels and stretch across the globe.
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Princeless
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Princeless
Comprehensively dismantling all the features of the fairytale princess theme, from blondeness to passivity, Princeless i…
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Missing Arabella
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Missing Arabella
A warm and witty take on a traditional set-up of two sisters and some rather unpleasant parents. The style is fresh, fun and conte…
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Hansel & Gretel
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Hansel & Gretel
Neil Gaiman has created a chilling and dark retelling of the story of Hansel and Gretel.
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Tales from India
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Tales from India
Discover India’s rich folk-tale heritage and ancient cultures, with this captivating collection of both popular and lesser known, …
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Liesl & Po
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Liesl & Po
Death and danger are balanced against friendship and love in this intoxicating blend of adventure, fairy tale and fantasy
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Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings
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Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings
Shahnameh is an ancient Persian poem comprising a collection of stories, myths and legends which have been retold for over a thous…
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The Snow Queen
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The Snow Queen
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 an…
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
The story of the wooden puppet who learns goodness and becomes a real boy is famous the world over, and has been familiar in Engli…
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Each of these five tales contains a life lesson for children and parents alike, from the importance of trusted friendships to the …
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Manga Shakespeare
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Manga Shakespeare
Shakespeare's enduring story set in present-day Athens, but a present with a massive difference.
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The School for Good and Evil
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The School for Good and Evil
Every four years, two children are chosen from Sophie's village to join the fabled School for Good and Evil and become fairy tale …
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Where Zebras Go
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Where Zebras Go
An exciting debut collection of poems inspired by myths, fairy tales and the natural world. With its playful sense of humour, it c…
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I, Coriander
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I, Coriander
Coriander Hobie's happy childhood in 17th-century London is brought to an abrupt end when her mother is murdered by an evil fairy …
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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her O...
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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her O...
When the Green Wind turns up and carries September away to Fairyland, she soon finds herself battling to stop the evil Marquess.
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Lost Tales
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Lost Tales
Corpse Talk author Adam Murphy and colourist/co-creator Lisa Murphy have been delving into all four corners of the earth to bring …
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Breaking the Spell
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Breaking the Spell
A wonderful collection of myths, legends and fairy tales from Scotland.
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Frogkisser!
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Frogkisser!
A fairy tale for the modern feminist generation, Anya's Quest (yes, Quest with a capital Q) takes her through dark woods and acros…
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The Quiet Music of Gently Falling Snow
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The Quiet Music of Gently Falling Snow
A collection of original folk tale-style stories inspired by her own music-themed paintings, this beautiful large hardback is an i…
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The Castle Corona
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The Castle Corona
Two orphaned peasant children, Pia and Enzio, find a pouch, stolen from the King and dropped in their path. A fairytale about rich…
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The Sleeper and the Spindle
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The Sleeper and the Spindle
This magnificent book combines two well-known fairy tales and challenges everything familiar about them. A spectacular book that d…
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