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Highlights
- An enchanting treasury of fairy lore!Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic.
- About the Author: Skye is the author of more than 30 fiction and nonfiction books.
- 224 Pages
- Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
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Book Synopsis
An enchanting treasury of fairy lore!Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. Featuring folklore, mythology, and poetry from around the world, this lovely collection reveals these ethereal spirits' extraordinary powers and the history behind their existence. From the case of the Cottingley fairies in the early twentieth century, whose photographs fooled thousands (including Arthur Conan Doyle), to the mischievous fairies found in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the fascinating stories surrounding these magical sprites are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of catching one hiding deep within her flowerbed. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies' powers and trickery, you'll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life. Complete with hundreds of lovely illustrations, Fairies reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing sprites as well as their knack for causing mischief.
Review Quotes
"I love this book now, and I would've loved it as a child.... The perfect resource for readers young and old who are fascinated by fairies and the folklore surrounding them." --YA Book Central
About the Author
Skye is the author of more than 30 fiction and nonfiction books. Her stories have been published in numerous anthologies, and her work has been translated into a dozen languages. She is also an artist, writing teacher, feng shui practitioner, astrologer, and tarot reader. She divides her time between Texas and Massachusetts.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Folklore & Mythology
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Format: Hardcover
Author: Skye Alexander
Language: English
Street Date: March 14, 2014
TCIN: 79271862
UPC: 9781440573057
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-0172
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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