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It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn explanation of the origins of festivals, rituals, from the history of Halloween and China's Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexico's Day of the Dead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. 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It's all a little wonderful and a lot overwhelming and when her pet donkey, Donk, turns up in a parcel sent from her parents, the fun really begins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen hundreds of baby penguins hatch in Esme's top floor bedroom, the children have to figure out how to get them outside. Esme and her cousin have the ingenious idea of building a helter skelter around the castle turret, but this is just the start - soon Maclinkey Castle is turned into a full-on Fairground Circus with a big wheel, Bumper Bears, and the show stopping Flying Tigers starring Esme herself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286692868469,"sku":"9780340999936","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780340999936_5ffc2667-19f2-44c9-b693-786a7b984b91.jpg?v=1786013878"},{"product_id":"9780340999950","title":"Amazing Esme and the Pirate Circus","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's time to send the animals rescued from the pirate circus home. Uncle Mac sets sail with amazing Esme and her fearless cousins on a journey to hot and cold and distant lands - from Scotland to Siberia to Peru! It's a voyage filled with excitement and danger. 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