Pandora and the Story Forge

By Gaynor Andrews and Marie-Alice Harel

Pandora is an explorer, a collector of words (even the ones that misbehave) and a forger of stories. Come into her magical world and you’ll never see words in quite the same way again.

Discover the extraordinary world of Pandora, friend to all story-starved children. Adorer of brave and beautiful words, Pandora roams across the world finding new and unusual ones. Returning home she weaves and forges them into the most amazing books. It is only then the magic happens: once read, the story unfurls in each child’s heart. Then they too become weavers and forgers of tales.

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 07 May 2026
ISBN: 978-1-915395-22-1

Gaynor Andrews is originally from Wales. The epic landscape of her childhood and her adventures teaching around the world can be seen in her incredibly accomplished writing. Location: Scotland, UK.

French artist Marie-Alice Harel won the Folio Illustration Competition in 2019 and has illustrated many books for The Folio Society. Her ethereal watercolours capture the imagination. Location: Edinburgh, UK.

“A dreamy book that feels like a modern classic. A real visual treat and a lovely story to share.” – The Scotsman -

"With its poetic narrative and stunning artwork, Pandora and the Story Forge is a celebration of imagination and creativity. Perfect for young readers and storytellers of all ages, it invites us to see words not just as tools but as magical threads that weave stories into the fabric of our lives.” – Books for Keeps -

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