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The Great Book of Legendary Witches and Wizards

By Tea Orsi
Series: Great Book of Legends
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Slavic traditions. The Legends of King Arthur. Korean folklore. Greek mythology. A global reference book for a world of magical creatures, witches and warlocks. A book that puts emphasis on inclusion and the fantastical. Each magical being is given its own space and spread, with a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Slavic traditions. The Legends of King Arthur. Korean folklore. Greek mythology. A global reference book for a world of magical creatures, witches and warlocks. Ages 7 plus.

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Slavic traditions. The Legends of King Arthur. Korean folklore. Greek mythology. A global reference book for a world of magical creatures, witches and warlocks. A book that puts emphasis on inclusion and the fantastical.

Each magical being is given its own space and spread, with a dedicated description, list of facts, highlights, and short stories. The Great Book of Legendary Witches and Wizards can open children up to different cultures; spark their interest in a particular world of mythology; be the source of imaginative play and creative expression; as well as the spark for engaging conversation.

AGES: 7 plus

AUTHOR: Tea Orsi is a screenwriter for animated TV series, and an author of comic stories, books, and magazines for children. Anna Láng attended the Hungarian University of Fine Arts. She is one of White Star's best-selling illustrators. She lives and works in Italy as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.

SELLING POINTS:

  • A global reference book for a world of magical creatures, witches, and warlocks
  • The powers and accomplishments of each magical luminary - from Merlin the Great and Morgana La Fey, to Taoist Jeon Woo-chi and Baba Yaga
  • Kids love to dive into a subject matter and learn all the names and facts. A book they will read and reference over and over

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  • The Great Book of Legendary Witches and Wizards
    Slavic traditions. The Legends of King Arthur. Korean folklore. Greek mythology. A global reference book for a world of magical creatures, witches and warlocks. A book that puts emphasis on inclusion and the fantastical. Each magical being is given its own space and spread, with a dedicated description, list of facts, highlights, and short stories. The Great Book of Legendary...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788854420908

Publisher: White Star

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2024

Country: Italy

Imprint: White Star

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anna Láng

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 668g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Great Book of Legends Tea Orsi Young Adult

About the Author

Tea Orsi is as a screenwriter for animated TV series, and as an author of comic stories, books and magazines for children. Anna Láng attended the Hungarian University of Fine Arts. She is one of White Star’s best-selling illustrators. She lives and works in Italy as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.

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