Witches
Published on 1. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84835-496-8 (ISBN)
Description
From werewolves and vampires to ghosts and witches, prepare to unearth the legends and mysteries surrounding some of the most feared monsters in the world. Each title is packed with artwork and legendary stories. This title includes: tales of monsters from around the world; fantastic original artwork; and, monster profiles.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84835-496-8 (9781848354968)
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Person
John Malam studied Ancient History and Archaeology at the University of Birmingham. After working as an archaeologist, he became a writer. He has written more than 200 books for children.
Content
The world of witches p4 Who's who among witches p5 The Witch who Turned Men into Pigs p6 The powers of witches p8 The Man Ridden by a Witch p10 Cats and other familiars p12 The Salem Witches p14 The tools used by witches p16 An Army Turned to Stone p18 How to spot a witch p20 The Old Witch of the Woods p22 Enter the witch-finders p24 The Witch in the Stone Boat p26 Punishments for witches p28 Timeline p30 Glossary p31 Index p32