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Faedom
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| Author | Agnes Monod-Gayraud, Lorna White |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Nadzeya Makeyeva |
| Release Date | October 24, 2024 |
| Genre | Nonfiction – Young Adult, YA – Fantasy |
| Publisher | Big Picture Press, Bonnier Books UK |
Description
Explore the legendary world of fairies in this stunningly illustrated guide to the mythical realm.
Faedom will take you on an enchanting ride through fascinating fairy facts and fictions, revealing the secrets of where fairies come from and what lies behind their spectacular powers and personalities.
Inspired by the age-old myths that have long insisted that fairies are very much real, this book draws upon the great store of cultural and literary references from around the world to create a comprehensive compendium of these fascinating creatures. Fairy tales come to life across the pages, with vibrant stories, songs, poems, facts, figures and folklore to entertain and inform readers of all ages.
About the Authors
A
gnes Monod-Gayraud is an author and translator, with a focus on non-fiction titles rooted in science, nature, art and foklore. Winner of the 2017 Educational Writers’ Award from the UK’s Society of Authors for The Book of Bees (Thames and Hudson/Abrams). Language editor for the Astronomy & Astrophysics academic journal, based at the Paris Observatory. Holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature/Psychology from New York University and an M.A. in Cultural Studies from the University of Warsaw. A native New Yorker, she currently lives with her family in London.
L
orna White is a writer who is fascinated by all things mystical and magical. She draws her inspiration from European folklore, fairy tales and Greek and Roman myths. Half French, half English, she grew up flitting between the two nations. She currently lives in London with her husband and two daughters.
