Wolf Siren: A Magical Fairy-Tale Adventure

WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2026. This vibrant, evocative, and magical debut novel centers a positive, empowered disabled character at the heart of a reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood. Author Beth O’Brien crafts a compelling story where the woods hide secrets, and the protagonist, Red, holds one of her own.

• Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026.
• A powerful reimagining of the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale.
• Features a positive and empowered disabled character at its core.
• A feminist tale praised for its brilliant, wild, and misunderstood girls.

Red is forbidden from entering the woods due to the danger posed by strange magic and lurking wolves. However, she feels increasingly drawn to the woods, the location where her grandmother vanished three years prior. When the woodcutter fails to return and wolves appear near the village boundary, fear creates a dangerous rift between the villagers and the nature surrounding them. Red might hold the key to understanding these events, but revealing her secret could have devastating consequences for her family.

• Author: Beth O’Brien
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 9 - 14 years
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Dimensions: 200 x 150 x 20mm
• Weight: 260g
• ISBN-13: 978-0008642013
• Publication Date: March 27, 2025

Discover this exciting new talent in children's literature, offering a sharp and memorable story perfect for young readers interested in fairy tales, mythology, and stories featuring strong, complex protagonists.