{"product_id":"9780241610459","title":"The Mythmakers","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Merchant, Tamzin \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInterest age: from c 9 years\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 8 January 2026 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e196 x 128 x 24 | 282g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Hatmakers series‘Wonderfully inventive’ The Telegraph'Imaginative' The Times'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58179122168189,"sku":"9780241610459","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9780241610459.jpg?v=1778954991","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.com\/products\/9780241610459","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}