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Extraordinary History of the Fae - (The Extraordinary Histories) by Hazel Atkinson (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Discover the captivating history of fairies.
- 11.0" x 9.0" Hardcover
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Science
- Series Name: The Extraordinary Histories
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Book Synopsis
Discover the captivating history of fairies. 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.About the Author
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.Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Social Science
Series Title: The Extraordinary Histories
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Theme: Folklore & Mythology
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hazel Atkinson
Language: English
Street Date: August 18, 2026
TCIN: 1007520752
UPC: 9798217139439
Item Number (DPCI): 247-52-8674
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 9 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.25 pounds
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