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The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained
Series: Mysteries, Magic and Myth
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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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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...Hardback$4800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
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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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