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The Extraordinary History of the Fae

Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings

Hazel Atkinson Camelia Pham

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Hardback

Forthcoming
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English
DK Children
06 August 2026
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.

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.
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Illustrated by:   Camelia Pham
Imprint:   DK Children
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 286mm,  Width: 232mm, 
ISBN:   9780241796375
ISBN 10:   0241796377
Series:   The Extraordinary Histories
Pages:   128
Publication Date:  
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. 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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