{"product_id":"witches-and-wizards-explore-the-world-of-magic-witchcraft-and-sorcery-9781684495993","title":"Witches and Wizards: Explore the World of Magic, Witchcraft, and Sorcery (Myth Busters) [Puca, Angela]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eAngela Puca,Neon Squid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA mystical guide to the history and mythology of witches and wizards from around the world by expert Dr. Angela Puca, perfect for fans of Harry Potter!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, people have told stories about witches and wizards. But where do these tales come from? Did these people really have magical powers? Witchcraft expert Dr. Angela Puca tackles these mysteries and many more in Witches and Wizards. Enchanting illustrations by Cinthya Álvarez add even more magic to the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending folklore and history, readers will: \u003cbr\u003e- Discover whether healers really put ingredients such as \"toe of frog\" in potions\u003cbr\u003e- Learn about famous figures from around the world, such as Merlin, Baba Yaga, and Medea\u003cbr\u003e- Find out why people believed witches flew around on broomsticks \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHooked by the eerie trivia, kids will also learn about the history behind the supernatural world. They'll meet Indigenous healers, understand what caused the Salem witch trials, and discover why people hid \"witch bottles\" under their doors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a spook-tacular introduction to witchcraft for kids who love all things fantasy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Macmillan Publishers (MPS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684495993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Angela Puca\u003c\/b\u003e is an academic and university lecturer, with a PhD in Religious Studies on Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism. Her research focuses on magic, witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, shamanism, and related fields. Through her YouTube channel and podcast, Angela's Symposium, she brings her knowledge of magic and witchcraft to a wide audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCinthya Álvarez\u003c\/b\u003e likes to draw, although she also likes movies, aliens, vampires, literature, elves, cats and dogs, talking to animals, crazy fashion, bad manners, castles, spaceships, going to the flea market and taking long walks. But when she's not enjoying that, you'll almost certainly catch her drawing. Cinthya previously illustrated \u003ci\u003eDragons\u003c\/i\u003e for Neon Squid.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers (MPS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45018513408176,"sku":"9781684495993b","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2341\/9361\/files\/img_cd4a2f42-1a80-4bef-bb87-ad9d3241dcef.jpg?v=1773967975","url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/witches-and-wizards-explore-the-world-of-magic-witchcraft-and-sorcery-9781684495993","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}