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.  "Ella Mcelod is a stunning talent. This lyrical adventurestory combines high seas adventures and a sweeping mythology, withpiercing moments of truth. The experiences of growing up, of feelingdifferent, of longing to find your place in a world determinedto keep you in a box are explored with stunning clarity, alongsidea 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, isrichly magical, heartfelt, and powerful. No one writes quite likethe incredible Ella McCloud!" Rosie TalbotPraise for Rapunzella, or, Don't Touch my HairA 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 ByPop

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.  "Ella Mcelod is a stunning talent. This lyrical adventurestory combines high seas adventures and a sweeping mythology, withpiercing moments of truth. The experiences of growing up, of feelingdifferent, of longing to find your place in a world determinedto keep you in a box are explored with stunning clarity, alongsidea 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, isrichly magical, heartfelt, and powerful. No one writes quite likethe incredible Ella McCloud!" Rosie TalbotPraise for Rapunzella, or, Don't Touch my HairA 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 ByPop

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.  "Ella Mcelod is a stunning talent. This lyrical adventurestory combines high seas adventures and a sweeping mythology, withpiercing moments of truth. The experiences of growing up, of feelingdifferent, of longing to find your place in a world determinedto keep you in a box are explored with stunning clarity, alongsidea 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, isrichly magical, heartfelt, and powerful. No one writes quite likethe incredible Ella McCloud!" Rosie TalbotPraise for Rapunzella, or, Don't Touch my HairA 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 ByPop