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Discover your favourite Norse myths - with a twist. This time you''ll hear from the female characters in their own words. Meet Freyja, the enchanting goddess who brought magic and harmony to Asgard. Join the eternally youthful Idunn as she reclaims her stolen life-giving apples from the trickster Loki. Witness the fearless Gridr equipping Thor with the power to survive a deadly clash against the ruthless giant Geirrod. Written by classics expert Honor Cargill-Martin, this illustrated treasure trove of eight thrilling tales brings the legends of Norse mythology to life like never before! FREYJA''S STORYThe goddess who brought magic and harmony to AsgardIDDUN''S STORYThe goddess of eternal youth who was kidnapped by Loki for her life-giving applesSKADI''S STORYThe bowhunting giantess who avenged her father''s deathGEFION''S STORYThe entrepreneurial goddess who creates her own islandFRIGG''S STORYThe Queen of Asgard''s attempt to protect her beloved son BaldrGRIDR''S STORYThe jötunn who helps Thor survive a deadly encounter with the Giant GeirrodHERVOR''S STORYThe shieldmaiden who challenged her father''s ghost for his swordBRYNHILDR''S STORYThe vengeful Valkyrie who was betrayed by the man she lovedThis enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:- Eight classic Norse myths, specially retold for young feminists - Insightful storytelling from ''the new Mary Beard'', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin- Extensive backmatter, with a full synopsis of each story, bibliography and further reading- Stunning Viking red foil on the cover Praise for She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words "Cargill-Martin''s exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts" -Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller"Lavishly illustrated and dynamic collection of retellings" -Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian

When the rare Agave flower goes missing from Bearona''s botanic gardens, it''s up to super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes to crack the case. But with multiple suspects and a trail that''s starting to run cold, can they catch the culprit before the flower is lost forever?The first book in a brand-new mystery fiction series, this interactive book features 15 puzzles that are woven into the action, so readers can feel immersed in the exciting detective plot.Blending mystery with real world science and nature, this is the perfect series for newly independent readers.

Put the natural world under the magnifying glass and get up close to all kinds of creepy crawlies.This stunningly-illustrated book explores tiny animal life in huge detail. Meet more than 70 bugs, bees and butterflies from all over the world, all drawn in fabulous detail. Look at them up close under the lens... then head outside to examine critters in your own back yard.Budding entomologists aged 5+ will learn about:- Insect anatomy- Lifecycles- Colonies- Habitats and homes- Attack and defence mechanisms- Camouflage and colour- How to be a friend to bugs