Author: Ella McLeodInterest age: from c 12 years | General fiction (Children's / Teenage) | Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) | Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage) | Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage) | People & places (Children's / Teenage) | Educational: Vocational subjects | Personal & social issues: family issues (Children's / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's / Teenage)Published on 11th April 2024 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback / softback | 480 pages 196mm x 125mm | 460g A long time ago, a witch burst into flames. A pirateand a mermaid fell in love. A map was marked with a glowing X. Anda Republic was born.In the present day, two girls are given a history assignment:to try and piece together the rise and fall of the famous and corruptpirate Republic, which once formed their island home.As Reggie and Maeve sift fact from fiction, they realise thateverything they've been told about the Republic is wrong. That theproblem with history being told by the victors is that a lotgets left out. That ancient legend might be uncomfortablyclose to home. As their tentative friendship deepens into somethingmore, they realise that a magical world could be on their verydoorstep – if only they could find the map...Blending high-seas swashbuckling adventure, lyrical poetry andcontemporary romanceTHE MAP THAT LED TO YOU is another genre-defying, intoxicatinglyrich tale of myth and magic from RAPUNZELLA author Ella McLeodPerfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Dean Atta and Kalynn Bayron. Praise for Rapunzella, or, Don'tTouch my Hair:A Guardian BEST BOOKS pick - August 2022"Rapunzella cleverly weaves contemporary urban life with traditionalfairy tale in a story that celebrates Black hair and identity."- Just Imagine"a stunningly lyrical exploration" - United By PopBlending high-seas swashbuckling adventure, lyrical poetry andcontemporary romanceTHE MAP THAT LED TO YOU is another genre-defying, intoxicatinglyrich tale of myth and magic from RAPUNZELLA author Ella McLeodPerfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Dean Atta and Kalynn Bayron. Praise for Rapunzella, or, Don'tTouch my Hair:A Guardian BEST BOOKS pick - August 2022"Rapunzella cleverly weaves contemporary urban life with traditionalfairy tale in a story that celebrates Black hair and identity."- Just Imagine"a stunningly lyrical exploration" - United By Pop
