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The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained

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The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained by Tamara Macfarlane invites young readers into a world filled with enchanting tales and intriguing puzzles from around the globe. It delves into both the mythical and the factual, encouraging curious minds to explore the unknown while mixing fun facts with stories of magic and wonder. This book captivates with its tapestry of the mysterious and the marvellous, stoking the imagination and providing a delightful journey into the unexplained.
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You might enjoy this enchanting read if you're fascinated by magical tales and mysterious adventures. Perfect for curious young minds, it weaves together intriguing myths with supernatural elements, sparking imagination and wonder.

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The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained

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The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained by Tamara Macfarlane is a compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages.

This fascinating book offers a look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children who are obsessed with magic and mystery.

Explore every aspect of magic throughout history and across various cultures. The book traces the history of magic rituals, ranging from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, alongside investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously by offering a historical and comprehensive approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.

Featuring stunning illustrations, The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination, capturing the modern-day fascination with UFOs. Maintaining a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells, séances, tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and more.

This intriguing book will capture the imagination of kids everywhere.

Series: Mysteries, Magic and Myth

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241612071

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kristina Kister
  • Illustrated by Kristina Kister

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 871g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Tamara Macfarlane is the owner of Tales on Moon Lane Children's Bookshop and Moon Lane Education. She combines running the bookshops with writing children's books, and is also the Vice Chair of the World Book Day committee. Kristina Kister is an illustrator from Essen, Germany. After graduating in communication design and working at an ad agency she became a full-time children's book illustrator.

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