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The Cottingley fairies

"In 1918, Elsie Wright and her cousin Frances Griffith photographed fairies in their garden, in the small village of Cottingley (Yorkshire). Without expecting it, many people paid attention-- including renowned writer and spiritualist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is the story, narrated by Elsie hers...

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Main Author: Sender, Ana, 1978- (Author, Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Spanish
Published: New York : NorthSouth Books, Inc., [2019]
Subjects:
Wright, Elsie, > 1901-1988 > Juvenile fiction.
Griffiths, Frances, > 1907-1986 > Juvenile fiction.
Doyle, Arthur Conan, > 1859-1930 > Juvenile fiction.
Hoaxes > History > Juvenile fiction.
Fairies > England > Juvenile fiction.
Spirit photography > England > Bradford (West Yorkshire) > Juvenile fiction.
Creative nonfiction > Juvenile.
Picture books.
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Summary:"In 1918, Elsie Wright and her cousin Frances Griffith photographed fairies in their garden, in the small village of Cottingley (Yorkshire). Without expecting it, many people paid attention-- including renowned writer and spiritualist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is the story, narrated by Elsie herself, of the true events that led to the Cottingley Fairies becoming a international phenomenon"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Originally published in 2017.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illusrations ; 30 cm
ISBN:9780735843387
0735843384
Author Notes:Ana Sender was born in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain in 1978. She studied Fine Arts and illustration at the Massana Art School in Barcelona, and completed her studies at the Francesca Bonemaisson school. She draws, writes, and imagines all sorts of stories. Her works have appeared both in many books and newspapers. Ana lives near the forest. Many of her illustrations are inspired by her dreams. She likes werewolves, wild things, and green swampy places.

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