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The Extraordinary History of the Fae
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- Author
- Hazel Atkinson
- Narrator
- Evie Hargreaves
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 6 August 2026
- Run Time
- 3 hours 4 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Fairies, elves, or similar magic-like beings or folk
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What to expect
Discover the spellbinding history of fairies.
Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. This audiobook 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 audiobook 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 audiobook will leave listeners totally dazzled.
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.
© 2026 Professor Diane Purkiss and Hazel Atkinson (P) 2026 DK Audio
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Details
- Author
- Hazel Atkinson
- Narrator
- Evie Hargreaves
- Duration
- 3 hours 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9780241810439
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Fairies, elves, or similar magic-like beings or folk
Synopsis
Discover the spellbinding history of fairies.Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. This audiobook 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 audiobook 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 audiobook will leave listeners totally dazzled.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.© 2026 Professor Diane Purkiss and Hazel Atkinson (P) 2026 DK Audio
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