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    Extraordinary History of the Fae

    Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings

    Part of The Extraordinary Histories

    Author Hazel Atkinson
    Illustrated by Camelia Pham
    Hardcover
    $24.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    9"W x 11"H
    On sale Aug 18, 2026 | 128 Pages | 9798217139439
    Grades 4-7
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    Discover the captivating history of fairies.

    Travel through time and around the globe to discover spellbinding tales of 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 creatures 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. All cultures, stories, and beliefs are approached sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, history, and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.
    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. Hazel is author on DK's The Extraordinary History of Witches.

    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 fairy tales.

    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. Camelia also illustrated the first title in this series—The Extraordinary History of Witches.

    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. Camelia also illustrated the first title in this series - The Extraordinary History of Witches.
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    Discover the captivating history of fairies.

    Travel through time and around the globe to discover spellbinding tales of 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 creatures 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. All cultures, stories, and beliefs are approached sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, history, and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.

    Author

    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. Hazel is author on DK's The Extraordinary History of Witches.

    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 fairy tales.

    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. Camelia also illustrated the first title in this series—The Extraordinary History of Witches.

    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. Camelia also illustrated the first title in this series - The Extraordinary History of Witches.
    Hazel Atkinson View titles by Hazel Atkinson
    Camelia Pham View titles by Camelia Pham

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