Season of the Witch

Name: Season of the Witch
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SKU: 9781912497539
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A Spellbinding History of Witches and Other Magical Folk

By Matt Ralphs

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Summary

Season of the Witch is a magical illustrated guide inviting readers to explore witches throughout history and around the world. From Ancient Mesopotamian priests to modern Wiccans, it reveals the truth behind myths, legends, and magic, and questions whether witches were evil or kind.
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Season of the Witch

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Ideal for children and young readers fascinated by magic, history, and folklore, as well as adults interested in exploring the cultural myths surrounding witches.

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Fall under the spell of witches throughout the ages in this magical illustrated guide.

Description

Fall under the spell of witches throughout the ages in this magical illustrated guide. Magic and witchcraft have fascinated people for thousands of years. From their black cats to their flying broomsticks, they are both powerful and mysterious. But were witches evil or kind? And could they really cast a spell on you?

From Ancient Mesopotamian priests to modern day Wiccans, find out the truth about witches throughout history and across the globe, in this spellbinding book filled with myths, legends and magic.

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This beautifully illustrated book opens a window into magical cultures and challenges stereotypes, presenting witches as powerful and mysterious figures. It combines real-world facts and captivating stories to engage readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912497539

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Núria Tamarit

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

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Ancient & Classical History Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matt Ralphs

About the Author

Matt Ralphs has been fascinated with witches, ghosts and anything a little bit creepy ever since he was a child. He is the bestselling author of the fiction titles Fire Witch and Fire Girl. He lives on a boat in London, UK. N?ria Tamarit is a freelance illustrator and comic artist, and has illustrated numerous children's books with clients such as The Valencianer and Usborne. She lives in Barcelona, Spain.

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