The Extraordinary History of Witches

Hazel Atkinson, Camelia Pham, Diane Purkiss

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English

Dorling Kindersley
19 August 2025

Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA); Witches & ghosts (Children's&YA); Kids

A powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the world

Discover the spellbinding history of witches.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word \""witch\"" to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South American Brujeria.

This book delves into the ways women have been unfairly treated throughout history. Subjects such as witch hunts and trials are covered sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, mystery and a whole lot of history at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally charmed.

By: Hazel Atkinson
Illustrated by: Camelia Pham
Consultant editor: Diane Purkiss
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 287mm, Width: 236mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 961g
ISBN: 9780241721285
ISBN 10: 0241721288
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 19 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. Her work draws on folklore and classical myth. 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.