Secrets of the Witch by Elsa Whyte

Secrets of the Witch by Elsa Whyte

Part history, part spellbook, this magical compendium gives young witches a fascinating insight into the lives and practices of witches throughout time and from all over the world. Since ancient times, magic and witchcraft have inspired both fear and fascination. More recently, witchcraft has become a popular symbol for feminist empowerment. Everything a beginning witch needs to know is contained in Secrets of the Witch. Uncover the meaning and history behind magical tools and symbols such as cauldrons and pentagrams, find out the truths of the Salem Witch Trials and learn about witches in popular culture, from the ancient figure of Circe to Hermione Granger. This spellbinding guide explores the mystical history of witches throughout time and all over the world, including their magical symbols and practices. Initiates to the ways of the witch will learn the stories of legendary and real-life witches, as well as how to make their own talisman, how to use magical crystals and plants, which familiar is right for them and so much more. Aspiring witches 9 years and older will find this an invaluable and empowering guide, filled with authentic detail and strikingly illustrated.  With the supernatural wisdom of modern-day witches Elsa Whyte and Julie Légère and Laura Pérez’s rich artwork, step into your dark sisterhood and discover the Secrets of the Witch.

"A strikingly illustrated handbook for aspiring tween and teen witches, exploring the history of witches with a feminist slant" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller, August Previews *

Elsa Whyte is a writer, editor and witch living in Paris. She is the author of Le Génie Pissenlit (The Lucky Dandelion, Le Cosmographe, 2018) and Les Saisons Dans l’Art (Seasons in Art, De La Martinière Jeunesse, 2019), and has translated children’s books into French including Look Up at the Stars (Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, 2019).

Julie Légère is a writer living and practising in Paris. Secrets of the Witch was her first book for children.

Laura Pérez is an illustrator, animator and witch. She studied illustration in Spain, France and Canada and her artwork has been exhibited all over Europe and Asia. She has illustrated several graphic novels but Secrets of the Witch is her first book for children. Her exquisite illustrations have been featured in many publications including The Washington Post, National Geographic and the Wall Street Journal. Laura was awarded the Valendia National Comic Illustration Award in 2015.

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ISBN 13	9780711257979
ISBN 10	0711257973
Title	Secrets of the Witch
Author	Elsa Whyte
Series	Supernatural Sourcebook
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Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2020-08-04
Number of pages	80
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