The Hidden World of Mythical Folk

Name: The Hidden World of Mythical Folk
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781803381879
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By Maz Evans

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Featuring 28 magical and mythical folks from all over the world, this beautiful book illustrated by Hans Christian-Andersen award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen will tell you where these creatures dwell and how to spot one.

Description

Discover a world of mythical folk, of fairies, goblins, elves, and all kinds of magical beings that dance in our dreams and spark our imagination. Take a walk through the woods at twilight or the hills under a starlit night and delight in a hidden world of magical folk from around the world, from Scottish sprites and Irish leprechauns to fearsome Nordic trolls and Alpine Barbegazi. This beautifully illustrated guide will help you find their secret hiding places, show you the best times to spot them, and how to keep your distance.

Beautifully written by bestselling author Maz Evans and sumptuously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist Robert Inpgen, this is the perfect book for fans of mythical folk and magic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803381879

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maz Evans Young Adult

About the Author

Maz Evans (Author)

Maz Evans is one of the funniest authors writing today. She visits hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals across the world each year to talk about her books. She has been an award-winning songwriter, TV journalist and scriptwriter. As an author, she has won the hearts of thousands of children. As a nuclear physicist, she has been completely rubbish.

Robert Ingpen (Illustrator)

Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia, and still lives and works nearby in Barwon Heads. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and he has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.

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