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The extraordinary history of the fae fairies, spirits, and other magical beings

Travel through time and around the globe to discover spellbinding tales of fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. Featuring immersive storytelling plus captivating illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "fairy" to the mod...

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Main Author: Atkinson, Hazel (Author)
Other Authors: Pham, Camelia (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : DK Children, 2026.
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Fairies > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mythology > Juvenile nonfiction.
Spirits > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:Travel through time and around the globe to discover spellbinding tales of fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. Featuring immersive storytelling plus captivating illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "fairy" to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist today. Meet magical creatures and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay. This book delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad. All cultures, stories, and beliefs are approached sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, history, and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:128 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Audience:4567
ISBN:9798217139439
Author Notes:Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. Her work draws on folklore and classical myth. She's been placed in competitions including the V. S. Pritchett Memorial prize and H. G. Wells Short Story Competition. Hazel is author on DK's The Extraordinary History of Witches .

Professor Diane Purkiss is an Australian historian who is Professor of English Literature at Oxford. Her interests include the supernatural, especially witchcraft, children's literature, folklore, and fairy tales.

Camelia Pham is a Vietnamese illustrator and art director based in Hanoi. She has won numerous prizes for her illustrations, including the Batsford Prize 2018. Camelia also illustrated the first title in this series-- The Extraordinary History of Witches .

Camelia Pham is a Vietnamese illustrator and art director based in Hanoi. She has won numerous prizes for her illustrations, including the Batsford Prize 2018. Camelia also illustrated the first title in this series - The Extraordinary History of Witches.

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