Season of the Witch: A Spellbinding History of Witches and Other Magical Folk

by Matt Ralphs, Nuria Tamarit (Illustrator)

Overview

Get whisked away into the history of some of the most controversial women in history: witches.

“I love how this book takes a global perspective…It's really cool to learn about the similarities and differences between magical beliefs across the world and throughout history.”
—The Tiny Activists

"This guide will satisfy younger readers looking for a mix of history and magic."
—Publisher’s Weekly

Tracing as far back as the Stone Age, witches have fascinated us for centuries. But were they evil sorceresses determined to seek revenge, or suppressed feminists who were misunderstood? From Egyptian priestesses to Norse healers, take a closer look at witches throughout history and across the world, in this holistic non-fiction book that incorporates poetry, art, mythology, hexes, potions, and magic from different cultures and religions around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912497713
Publisher:	Nobrow Ltd.
Publication date:	08/04/2020
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	1,058,895
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Matt Ralphs has been fascinated with witches, ghosts and anything a little bit creepy ever since he was a child. He is the bestselling author of the fiction titles Fire Witch and Fire Girl and has been editing and writing children's books for over 10 years. He lives on a boat in London.

Núria Tamarit is from a little town in the east of Spain called Villarreal. She works as freelance illustrator and comic artist, and has illustrated numerous children's books and worked with publications such as The Valencianer and Nobrow. She currently lives in Barcelona.

Editorial Reviews

08/17/2020

In a light introduction to witchcraft, Ralphs provides readers with an overview of magical practices from the ancient world to the present day, focusing on regions including South Africa, Japan, and Slavic countries. Sections devoted to dispelling myths provide insight into the origins of misconceptions about and depictions of witches (green-skinned witches’ 1939 provenance in the film The Wizard of Oz), while others address the true meanings of witchcraft and its legitimate practices. Tamarit’s artwork features a quirky cast of characters with upturned noses, and this accessible, graphics-filled presentation invites readers to browse topics of interest from familiars to vodou dolls. While not comprehensive (and bafflingly, an apparently Indigenous person portrayed early on is never referenced in-text) this guide will satisfy younger readers looking for a mix of history and magic. Ages 9–12. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"This guide will satisfy younger readers looking for a mix of history and magic."
—Publisher’s Weekly

“I love how this book takes a global perspective…It's really cool to learn about the similarities and differences between magical beliefs across the world and throughout history.”
—The Tiny Activists

“A magical way to share different cultures with readers, the colorful illustrations will captivate even the youngest of learners as they soak in the mysterious visuals and listen to the enchanting tales.”
—MaiStoryBook 

“A magical journey through the history of Witches.”
—The Literacy Shed

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