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A menagerie of monsters, beasts and magical beings
Series: Ancient Lore
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Discover a world of dragons, djinn, and denizens of the dark with Monsterlogica, an enchanting compendium of 50 mythical creatures from around the world. Monsterlogica introduces readers aged 7-11 to lumbering trolls, impossible hybrids, trickster spirits, and the many other shapes that monsters have taken in...
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Monsterlogica is an enchanting compendium of 50 mythical creatures from around the world for readers aged 7-11.
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Discover a world of dragons, djinn, and denizens of the dark with Monsterlogica, an enchanting compendium of 50 mythical creatures from around the world.
Monsterlogica introduces readers aged 7-11 to lumbering trolls, impossible hybrids, trickster spirits, and the many other shapes that monsters have taken in world folklore over the centuries. Each entry is accompanied by a spectacular portrait, as well as a page of engrossing text wherein storyteller and folklorist Martin Maudsley deftly sifts through centuries of legend to get at the core of what makes each creature special.
Monsterlogica is divided into three sections: Monsters, including the Kraken of Norse legend; Beasts, including the thunderous Loong of China; and Magical Beings, including the Adaro, a shark-spirit that swims the Pacific. Keep an ear out for the howling of Werewolves, watch the skies for the enormous Roc, and search enchanted forests for the Unicorn. Weaving together myths and mysteries, fact and fantasy, this must-have illustrated treasury makes for a spellbinding keepsake that will reveal something new every time you revisit.
Some of these creatures are terrifying, others friendly, and more than a few have a taste for mischief. One thing they all have in common is that the world they dwell in is not so far from our own...
Also in the series: Mythologica, an encyclopaedia of gods, monsters, and mortals from ancient Greece; Astrologica, an encyclopaedia of myths and legends from the planets, stars, and skies.
Series: Ancient Lore
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Astrologica
Big, bold and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019. How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you...Hardback$4500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Discover a world of dragons, djinn, and denizens of the dark with Monsterlogica, an enchanting compendium of 50 mythical creatures from around the world. Monsterlogica introduces readers aged 7-11 to lumbering trolls, impossible hybrids, trickster spirits, and the many other shapes that monsters have taken in world folklore over the centuries. Each entry is accompanied by a spectacular portrait, as...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Sep 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836005926
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Victoria Topping
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 256.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 1120g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Martin Maudsley is a professional storyteller based in Dorset. He tells stories in theatres, festivals, schools, village halls, pubs and outdoors. His repertoire of stories consists of fresh re-tellings of traditional tales from local legends and traditional folk-tales to magical myths and epic sagas. He uses poetry, music and song alongside stories, and often collaborates with musicians other performers. Martin regularly works with local and national organisations providing storytelling performances, tailored projects and creative workshops. Recent clients for storytelling projects include: the BBC, Bristol Festival of Nature, Bristol, Paignton and Chester Zoos, Cheltenham Festival of Science, Dorset AONB, the Eden Project, English Heritage, the Environment Agency, the National Trust, River Cottage HQ, the Soil Association, as well as several regional Wildlife Trusts.Victoria Topping lives in Bath and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques - often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth.
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