The Extraordinary History of Witches

Name: The Extraordinary History of Witches
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241721285
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By Hazel Atkinson

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A powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the world. Discover the spellbinding history of witches. Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling... Read More

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The Extraordinary History of Witches

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The Extraordinary History of Witches

Description

A powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the world.

Discover the spellbinding history of witches.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word witch to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South American Brujeria.

The Extraordinary History of Witches delves into the ways women have been unfairly treated throughout history. Subjects such as witch hunts and trials are covered sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, mystery, and a whole lot of history at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally charmed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241721285

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Camelia Pham
Consultant editor Diane Purkiss

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 961g

Pages: 144

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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. 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 fairytale. 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.