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Tamzin Merchant on her new book The Mapmakers

The Mapmakers

Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter. 
 
Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's been searching the streets of London by starlight and trying to uncover its secrets. She's sure that her missing father is out there somewhere, and that if she follows his map, she'll finally discover the truth about his disappearance. 
 
She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers - or to learn that magic isn't limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look . . . 
 
But danger is lurking around every corner, and Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once - not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself . . . 
 
A gorgeous adventure from exceptional new storytelling talent, Tamzin Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. 
 
Praise for The Hatmakers 
 
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle 
 
'Imaginative' The Times 
 
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James 
 
'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 
 
'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus 
 
'A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail' The Bookseller

Tamzin Merchant has been an actor since the age of seventeen. Her acting work has taken her around the world and on a journey through time. She has been a Tudor, a Victorian, a Jacobean, and has survived the Blitz and succumbed to pneumonia in Edwardian times. She’s been an alien, a witch, a doomed queen, a feisty Scottish warrior and a rebellious high-society runaway. Tamzin is the bestselling author of The Hatmakers, The Mapmakers and The Troublemakers.

Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter. 
 
Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's been searching the streets of London by starlight and trying to uncover its secrets. She's sure that her missing father is out there somewhere, and that if she follows his map, she'll finally discover the truth about his disappearance. 
 
She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers - or to learn that magic isn't limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look . . . 
 
But danger is lurking around every corner, and Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once - not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself . . . 
 
A gorgeous adventure from exceptional new storytelling talent, Tamzin Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. 
 
Praise for The Hatmakers 
 
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle 
 
'Imaginative' The Times 
 
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James 
 
'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 
 
'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus 
 
'A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail' The Bookseller

The Hatmakers

Enter a spellbinding world in this soaring magical adventure, perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Rooftoppers. 
 
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle 
 
'Imaginative . . . entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail' The Times 
 
Cordelia comes from a long line of magical milliners, who weave alchemy and enchantment into every hat. In Cordelia's world, Making - crafting items such as hats, cloaks, watches, boots and gloves from magical ingredients - is a rare and ancient skill, and only a few special Maker families remain. 
 
When Cordelia's father Prospero and his ship, the Jolly Bonnet, are lost at sea during a mission to collect hat ingredients, Cordelia is determined to find him. But Uncle Tiberius and Aunt Ariadne have no time to help the littlest Hatmaker, for an ancient rivalry between the Maker families is threatening to surface. Worse, someone seems to be using Maker magic to start a war. 
 
It's up to Cordelia to find out who, and why . . . 
 
Featuring gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout by Paola Escobar. 
 
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James 
'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 
'A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail' The Bookseller

A wildly inventive tale, full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. Charming from first page to last. I loved it

Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island

An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart

Imaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail

A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans

A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail

Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

An engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves

Cordelia comes from a long line of magical milliners, who weave enchantment into every hat. In Cordelia's world, Making - crafting items such as hats, boots and gloves from magical ingredients - is a rare and ancient skill, and only a few special Maker families remain. 
 
When Cordelia's father and his ship, the Jolly Bonnet, are lost at sea during a mission to collect hat ingredients, Cordelia is determined to find him. But Uncle Tiberius and Aunt Ariadne have no time to help the littlest Hatmaker, for an ancient rivalry between the Maker families is threatening to surface. Worse, someone seems to be using Maker magic to start a war. It's up to Cordelia to find out who, and why . . . 
 
Featuring gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout by Paola Escobar.

The Mythmakers

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. 
 
Praise 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

Tamzin Merchant

Paola Escobar

A magical children's fantasy set in pirate-infested Georgian England . . . Sumptuously written and wonderfully inventive . . . Be swept along by the brisk plot and cliffhanger chapters

Return to the spellbinding magical world of the Hatmakers in this sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter. 
 
&lsquo;A magical children's fantasy set in pirate-infested Georgian England . . . Sumptuously written and wonderfully inventive&rsquo; The Telegraph 
 
Cordelia Hatmaker has finally united the Maker families and restored the kingdom's trust in Maker magic. But mysterious, chaotic magical outbreaks are beginning to happen across London. And then the unthinkable happens . . . Cordelia is accused of treason. 
 
As the guards close in, she must flee London at once. With her father, Prospero, and friends, Sam and Goose, Cordelia sets sail on her family's ship, Little Bear, for the adventure of a lifetime. They're determined to solve the mystery of a missing girl, and to clear Cordelia's name once and for all. 
 
But soon they are in the dangerous territory of a band of legendary pirates: the Troublemakers. Is Cordelia a match for the fierce and unstoppable pirate queen? 
 
A breathtaking new adventure from bestselling author of The Hatmakers and The Mapmakers, Tamzin Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. 
 
Praise for The Hatmakers 
 
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle 
 
'Imaginative' The Times 
 
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James 
 
'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 
 
'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus

Tamzin Merchant

Praise for The Troublemakers

A magical children's fantasy set in pirate-infested Georgian England . . . Sumptuously written and wonderfully inventive . . . Be swept along by the brisk plot and cliffhanger chapters

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Tamzin Merchant on her new book The Mapmakers

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