"This enchanting addition to The Hatmakers series dances with magic and myths of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere."
A marvel of myth-infused Middle Grade fiction, Tamzin Merchant’s The Mythmakers conjures the origins of Cordelia Hatmaker's Maker magic through young incarnations of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere. Perfectly complimented by Paola Escobar’s illustrations, it’s a joyous book for 8+-year-olds who love legends and fantastical fiction.
Balancing an age-old tone with a lightness of touch that’ll keep even the most easily - distracted modern-day readers entertained, the story starts with an intriguing classical opening: “The world will always offer a sign of hope to those looking for it… If you look to the world, hoping for hope, nature will open her palms. On the day this tale begins, Gwyn Greenwood was looking for such a sign.” And she finds it in the form of a wild tendril of ivy that inspires her to escape the confines of Tintagel Castle for the third time in a day.
Desperate to tame his “half-wild daughter”, Gwyn’s father takes her to the court of King Uther to be transformed into a lady. Fabulously ferocious in her refusal to play the part of a pretty ornament, here Gwyn encounters a kindred spirit — a wild boy by the name of Merlin who “shone with the colours of the woods”. After fleeing the court, the duo traverse an enchanting manifestation of Britain, encountering magical beings and beasts, and the young prince Arthur ahead of uniting as a trio to protect the ancient Oakheart tree, for its loss would mean the vanishing of all magic. From intriguing ivy-sparked opening, to star-strewn celestial end, The Mythmakers showers readers in spellbinding adventure.
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From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic.
Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.
When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them.
So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . .
Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Mythmakers and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Mythmakers features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fantasy, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
The Mythmakers is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Mythmakers was written by Tamzin Merchant and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Mythmakers has 317 pages
£8.09
