A compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages!
Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained is a fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery.
This book explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it’s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously – taking an historical, comprehensive approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.
Featuring stunning illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs. Taking a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells, seances and tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and more. This intriguing book will capture the imagination of kids everywhere!
Tamara Macfarlane has spent her career immersed in the world of children’s literature. She’s the founder of Moon Lane Books, which is an award-winning children’s bookshop group dedicated to making reading both an accessible and enchanting experience for kids across the UK. She’s also authored numerous books on mystical subject matter, including dragons, mermaids and the deep sea.
It’s clear that, for Macfarlane, reading and magic go hand in hand; Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained might be her most comprehensive exploration of magic yet. It’s brimming with extensively researched myths, lore and mysteries from around the globe, covering everything from medicinal plants to big-footed monsters, telepathy to enchanted castles.
Breathtaking and immersive, Kristina Kirster’s brilliant illustrations are as magical as the book’s themes. A well-loved German-based children’s book illustrator, Kirster knows how to bring text to life! Her drawings interact with Macfarlane’s text to break it into digestible chunks of information, making each vibrant, full-colour spread a mystical world of its own.
This enchanting and definitive guide is a treasure trove for ages 7+. With all its colour and intrigue, it’s the kind of book that will hold even reluctant and hesitant readers captive! And with the festive season fast approaching, it would make a gorgeous gift for any curious, imaginative magic-lover.
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