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Secrets from the Fairy World

Discover the Magic of Fairies
By Saskia Gwinn
Series: Secrets from
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Do you believe in fairies? If so, this is the book for you! Step inside the fairy door and discover the inner workings of their world in this ultimate fairy compendium. The Fairy World has been hidden from sight for centuries, but finally, the fairies are... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Secrets from the Fairy World is an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sparkly and enchanting world of the fairies.

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Do you believe in fairies? If so, this is the book for you! Step inside the fairy door and discover the inner workings of their world in this ultimate fairy compendium.

The Fairy World has been hidden from sight for centuries, but finally, the fairies are ready to welcome one very special visitor! This is an extraordinary tour of the fairy realm, laying bare sparkling secrets, including:

  • How fairy dust is made.
  • The many different jobs of the fairies.
  • How fairies get their wings.
  • How they travel between our world and theirs.
  • ... and much more besides!

With Evander Acorncup as your guide - Record Keeper of the Great Fairy Tree - it's time to explore a world where even the air around you shimmers with fairy dust.

Featuring a lavish, foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is the ultimate book to capture the true magic of fairies - a perfect gift for little fairy enthusiasts!

And collect the whole series: Secrets from the North Pole - the ultimate guide to the inner workings of Christmas. Secrets from the Fairy World - the ultimate guide to the fairy kingdom.

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  • Secrets from the Fairy World
    Pre-order
    Secrets from the Fairy World
    Do you believe in fairies? If so, this is the book for you! Step inside the fairy door and discover the inner workings of their world in this ultimate fairy compendium. The Fairy World has been hidden from sight for centuries, but finally, the fairies are ready to welcome one very special visitor! This is an extraordinary tour of the...
    By Saskia Gwinn
    Hardback
    $4999
    Pre-order
    Out 29 Sep 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805703877

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rachel Corcoran

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 304.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 770g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Saskia Gwinn has spent nearly 20 years carefully crafting beautiful books to inspire kids of all ages. She has worked as Head of Children's Non-fiction for Bloomsbury Publishing, as Editorial Director for A&C Black and as Editor for educational publishers and magazines. She has written and published award-winning books for every age and on every topic, from how time began to the silliest things in the world today. Her books include Secrets from the North Pole and Secrets from the Fairy World - where she has "helped" Santa's Head Elf, and the Record Keeper of the Great Fairy Tree, to share the secrets of their magical worlds. Rachel Corcoran is an illustrator from Dublin, Ireland. As well as children's publications, she has created work for retail licensing, editorial and worldwide brands. Her clients have included Trader Joe's, Vintage Tea Trips, The Irish Examiner and The Irish Independent. Visit her website, www.rachelcorcoran.net/, and follow her on Instagram under the handle @rachelcorcoranillustration

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