{"product_id":"9780241721285","title":"The Extraordinary History of Witches","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Atkinson, Hazel \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMysteries, the supernatural, monsters \u0026amp; mythological beings (Children’s\/Teenage)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 7 August 2025 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd (DK Children) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e287 x 236 | 961g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the spellbinding history of witches in this guide to all things witchcraft for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis witch book for children offers: Content by author Hazel Atkinson, whose background is in folklore and myth, that are academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn international approach, looking at the history of witchcraft across the globe and through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fresh perspective on how the word “witch” has been used to persecute powerful, talented women through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031580786947,"sku":"9780241721285","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9780241721285.jpg?v=1753270921","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.live\/products\/9780241721285","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}