The Extraordinary History of Witches

A powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the world

Discover the spellbinding history of witches.
Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring 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 modem-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heke to South American Brujeria.

This book delves into the ways women have been unfairly treated throughout history. 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 readers totally charmed.

- Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. Her work draws on folklore and classical myth. She's been placed in competitions including the VS Pritchett Memorial prize and HG 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.
- 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.

ACADEMIC AUTHOR AND CONSULTANT: Author Hazel Atkinson, with consultant Oxford fellow Professor Diane Purkiss, tells stories in an academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and captivating way
AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Vietnam-based illustrator Camelia Pham is the winner of the Batsford Prize and the Computer Arts Magazine's cover design contest
INTERNATIONAL APPROACH: Looking at the history of witchcraft across the globe and through the ages, this book has huge international appeal
EMPOWERING WOMEN: A fresh perspective on how the word "witch" has been used to persecute powerful, talented women through the ages