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The Extraordinary History of the Fae

Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings
By Hazel Atkinson
Series: The Extraordinary Histories
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An enchanting book of fairies, spirits, and other magical beings found in folklore across the globe. Discover the spellbinding history of fairies. Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. Featuring immersive storytelling plus captivating illustrations from... Read More
Format: Hardback
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An enchanting book of fairies, spirits, and other magical beings found in folklore across the globe.

Discover the spellbinding history of fairies.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. Featuring immersive storytelling plus captivating illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word fairy to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist today. Meet magical characters, and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay.

The Extraordinary History of the Fae delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad, in a sensitive and appropriate way. With magic, history and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241796375

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Camelia Pham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hazel Atkinson Penguin Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: The Extraordinary Histories

About the Author

Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. She's been placed in competitions including the V S Pritchett Memorial prize and H G Wells Short Story Competition. Professor Diane Purkiss is an Australian historian who is Professor of English Literature at Oxford. Her interests include the supernatural, especially witchcraft, children's literature, folklore, and fairytale. Camelia Pham is a Vietnamese illustrator and art director based in Hanoi. She has won numerous prizes for her illustrations, including the Batsford Prize 2018.

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