{"product_id":"the-extraordinary-history-of-witches-9780593965511","title":"The Extraordinary History of Witches","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the spellbinding history of witches in this guide to all things witchcraft for children.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTravel through time and across the globe in this book for children aged 8-12 as they uncover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis witch book for children offers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent by author Hazel Atkinson, whose background is in folklore and myth, that are academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and captivating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn international approach, looking at the history of witchcraft across the globe and through the ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh perspective on how the word \"witch\" has been used to persecute powerful, talented women through the ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book delves into a variety of topics, such as the ways women have been unfairly treated throughout history, offering a fresh approach to the topic. 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 children totally charmed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHazel Atkinson is a British writer based in Newcastle. With a background in History and Classics, her work draws on folklore and classical myth. She has been placed in several competitions over the past few years, including the V S Pritchett Memorial prize and the H G Wells Short Story Competition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Diane Purkiss is an Australian historian who is Professor of English Literature at Oxford and fellow of Keble College, Oxford. Her interests include the supernatural, especially witchcraft; food and food history; children's literature; folklore and fairytale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCamelia Pham is a Vietnamese illustrator and art director based in Hanoi. Her work focuses on bold colors, and decorative frames. She has won numerous prizes for her illustrations, including the Batsford Prize 2018.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552927023378,"sku":"9780593965511","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6d0ba27f-2a28-4fff-a3b7-3dbdc60dfea4.jpg?v=1754913332","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-extraordinary-history-of-witches-9780593965511","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}