A long time ago a witch burst into flames. A pirate and a mermaid fell in love. A map was
marked with a glowing X. And a 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 corrupt
pirate Republic which once formed their island home. As Reggie and Maeve sift fact from
fiction they realise that everything they've been told about the Republic is wrong. That the
problem with history being told by the victors is that a lot gets left out. That ancient
legend might be uncomfortably close to home. As their tentative friendship deepens into
something more they realise that a magical world could be on their very doorstep – if only
they could find the map... Blending high-seas swashbuckling adventure lyrical poetry and
contemporary romance THE MAP THAT LED TO YOU is another genre-defying intoxicatingly rich
tale of myth and magic from RAPUNZELLA author Ella McLeod Perfect for fans of Elizabeth
Acevedo Dean Atta and Kalynn Bayron. "Ella Mcelod is a stunning talent. This lyrical
adventure story combines high seas adventures and a sweeping mythology with piercing moments
of truth. The experiences of growing up of feeling different of longing to find your place
in a world determined to keep you in a box are explored with stunning clarity alongside a
swashbuckling adventure that will make you gasp out loud. And it has mermaids!" Esmie
Jikiemi-Pearson "Ambitious and genre-defying THE MAP THAT LED TO YOU is richly magical
heartfelt and powerful. No one writes quite like the incredible Ella McCloud!" Rosie Talbot
Praise for Rapunzella or Don't Touch my Hair A Guardian BEST BOOKS pick - August 2022
"Rapunzella cleverly weaves contemporary urban life with traditional fairy tale in a story
that celebrates Black hair and identity." Just Imagine "a stunningly lyrical exploration"
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