Witches & Wizards

by Paul Dowswell

Children will love discovering the spellbinding world of witches and wizards contained in this volume, from soothsayers and alchemists to shamans and witch doctors, a whole host of world cultures feature in this new addition to a fun and inspirational series.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published March 25, 2001

About the author

Paul Dowswell is a British writer of nonfiction and young adult novels who has written over 70 books for British publishers. He was a senior editor at Usborne Publishing, then went freelance in 1999.

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I assume that Discovery Books is related to DK Books, at least from the look of this one. Great exploration of the spooky and macabre subject at hand--kids and adults who are fascinated with topics like wizardry, magic, and witches should enjoy this--although I certainly admit that it can be jarring to read about the true-life horrors of witch hunts throughout the world, mostly perpetrated against women--and then turn a page to see step-by-step DIY instructions for making a witch costume. All in good fun, but a paradoxical experience all the same. Wonderful illustrations from historic sources. Well done.