Witches and Wizards
Explore the World of Magic, Witchcraft, and Sorcery
Will be published approx. on 3. September 2026
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-917069-02-1 (ISBN)
Description
A mystical guide to the history and mythology of witches and wizards from around the world. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter!
For centuries, people have told stories about witches and wizards. But where do these tales come from? Did these people really have magical powers?
Witchcraft expert Dr Angela Puca tackles these mysteries and many more in Witches and Wizards. Enchanting illustrations by Cinthya Alvarez add even more magic to the page.
Blending folklore and history, young readers will:
Discover whether healers really put ingredients such as "toe of frog" in potions
Learn about famous figures from around the world, such as Merlin, Baba Yaga, and Circe
Find out why people believed witches flew around on broomsticks
Hooked by the eerie trivia, kids will also learn about the history behind the supernatural world. They'll meet Indigenous healers, understand what caused the Salem witch trials, and discover all about the philosopher's stone.
It's a spook-tacular introduction to witchcraft for kids who love all things fantasy!
For centuries, people have told stories about witches and wizards. But where do these tales come from? Did these people really have magical powers?
Witchcraft expert Dr Angela Puca tackles these mysteries and many more in Witches and Wizards. Enchanting illustrations by Cinthya Alvarez add even more magic to the page.
Blending folklore and history, young readers will:
Discover whether healers really put ingredients such as "toe of frog" in potions
Learn about famous figures from around the world, such as Merlin, Baba Yaga, and Circe
Find out why people believed witches flew around on broomsticks
Hooked by the eerie trivia, kids will also learn about the history behind the supernatural world. They'll meet Indigenous healers, understand what caused the Salem witch trials, and discover all about the philosopher's stone.
It's a spook-tacular introduction to witchcraft for kids who love all things fantasy!
Reviews / Votes
Packed with myths and stories from around the world, the text celebrates the wonder of the magical realm all around us. [...] A captivating masterpiece that -fantasy fans will return to again and again. * School Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 10 years
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-917069-02-1 (9781917069021)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dr Angela Puca is an academic and university lecturer, with a PhD in Religious Studies on Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism. Her research focuses on magic, witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, shamanism, and related fields. Through her YouTube channel and podcast, Angela's Symposium, she brings her knowledge of magic and witchcraft to a wide audience. Witches and Wizards is her debut book.
Cinthya Alvarez likes to draw, although she also likes movies, aliens, vampires, literature, elves, elves, cats and dogs, talking to animals, crazy fashion, bad manners, castles, spaceships, going to the flea market and taking long walks. But when she's not enjoying that, you'll almost certainly catch her drawing. Cinthya previously illustrated Dragons for Neon Squid.
Cinthya Alvarez likes to draw, although she also likes movies, aliens, vampires, literature, elves, elves, cats and dogs, talking to animals, crazy fashion, bad manners, castles, spaceships, going to the flea market and taking long walks. But when she's not enjoying that, you'll almost certainly catch her drawing. Cinthya previously illustrated Dragons for Neon Squid.