The Mythmakers

<p><b>From the bestselling and award-winning author of <i>The Hatmakers</i> comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic.</b><br><br>Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 . . .<br><br>Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.<br><br><b><u><i>Praise for </i>The Hatmakers series</u></b><br><br>‘Wonderfully inventive’<b> The </b><i><b>Telegraph</b></i><br><br>'Imaginative' <b>The <i>Times</i></b><br><br>'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans<b>' <i>Kirkus</i></b><br><br>'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' <b>Catherine Doyle</b><br><br>'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' <b>Anna James</b><br><br><b>'</b>Absolutely wonderful' <b>Emma Carroll</b></p>