{"product_id":"the-extraordinary-history-of-witches-hardcover","title":"The Extraordinary History of Witches - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHazel Atkinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCamelia Pham\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the spellbinding history of witches in this guide to all things witchcraft for children.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\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\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.1 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336098242925,"sku":"9780593965511","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/NjPi2TzAQY9780593965511.webp?v=1778915154","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-extraordinary-history-of-witches-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}