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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 Purkissis 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 Phamis 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 Phamis 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.
Publisher Marketing:
Discover the enchanting history of fairies, spirits, and other magical beings in this guide to all things folklore for kids.
Travel through time and across the globe to discover 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 characters, and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay.
This magical creature book for kids offers:
Stories told by author Hazel Atkinson, with consultant Professor Diane Purkiss (Oxford fellow), in a way that's academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and captivating.
An international approach, looking at the history of fairies and magic across the globe and through the ages.
The perfect gift for kids who are fascinated by magic, fairies, goblins, elves, sprites and more.
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 Purkissis 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 Phamis 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 Phamis 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.
Publisher Marketing:
Discover the enchanting history of fairies, spirits, and other magical beings in this guide to all things folklore for kids.
Travel through time and across the globe to discover 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 characters, and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay.
This magical creature book for kids offers:
Stories told by author Hazel Atkinson, with consultant Professor Diane Purkiss (Oxford fellow), in a way that's academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and captivating.
An international approach, looking at the history of fairies and magic across the globe and through the ages.
The perfect gift for kids who are fascinated by magic, fairies, goblins, elves, sprites and more.