The Extraordinary History of the Fae: Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings - Hardcover

Atkinson, Hazel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241796377 ISBN 13: 9780241796375

Publisher: DK Children, 2026

Synopsis

Discover the enchanting history of fairies, spirits, and other magical beings in this guide to all things folklore for children.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover 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 characters, and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay.

This magical creature book for kids offers:

• Stories told by author Hazel Atkinson, with consultant Professor Diane Purkiss (Oxford fellow), in a way that’s academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and captivating.
• An international approach, looking at the history of fairies and magic across the globe and through the ages.
• The perfect gift for kids who are fascinated by magic, fairies, goblins, elves, sprites and more.

The Extraordinary History of Fae delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad, in a sensitive and appropriate way. With magic, history and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.

More in the series
Love learning all about faeries and spirits? Why not explore the history of witchcraft next in The Extraordinary History of Witches?

About this title

About the Author

Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. She's been placed in competitions including the V S Pritchett Memorial prize and H G Wells Short Story Competition.

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 fairytale, making her the perfect consultant for this magical series.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241796377
• ISBN 13: 9780241796375
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Pham Camelia
• Number of pages: 128