Extraordinary History of the Fae
Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings
Will be published approx. on 6. August 2026
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-241-79637-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
This book 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.
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.
This book 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.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 232 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-241-79637-5 (9780241796375)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
approx. 08/2026
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
€24.00
Not yet published
E-Book
approx. 08/2026
DK Children
€8.99
Not yet available
Persons
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.
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.