Secrets of the Witch is an essential guide to sorcery, or grimoire for the young witch. Discover the rich and troubled history, learn to read the symbols of witchcraft, reveal the magic of crystals, and become familiar with the spellbinding lore of the witch.
Secrets of the Witch is an essential guide to sorcery, or grimoire for the young witch. Discover the rich and troubled history, learn to read the symbols of witchcraft, reveal the magic of crystals, and become familiar with the spellbinding lore of the witch.
Julie Légère is a writer living and practicing in Paris. Secrets of the Witch was her first book for children. 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). 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. Secrets of the Witch was 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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Welcome to Our World Etymology Glossary of terms Witches and folklore around the world
Nature as a Magical Force e The moon Guardians of plants and destinies The magic of ancient Egypt The druidesses Hermes Trismegistus and the correspondence principle Circe
The Middle Ages and the Distrust of Magic Seizing the sacred Magic of the people Alchemy Magic becomes witchcraft Jeanne of Brigue
The Renaissance Witch Hunts The turn of the 15th century Demonology How to hunt a witch The Devil’s mark We were accused of... We were suspected if... Double, double, toil and trouble Older women who lived alone Wise women and healers The Salem witch trials
The Triumph of Reason Poison, Black Mass, and birthmarks From witches to liars A poisonous affair Catherine Deshayes, the fortune-teller
Romanticism & Re-enchantment Witches and fairy tales Voodoo Matilda Joslyn Gage Marie Laveau
The Witches Return Proud to be a witch Witch hunts now Political magic Witches in pop culture Hermione Granger & Willow Rosenberg
Welcome to Our World Etymology Glossary of terms Witches and folklore around the world
Nature as a Magical Force e The moon Guardians of plants and destinies The magic of ancient Egypt The druidesses Hermes Trismegistus and the correspondence principle Circe
The Middle Ages and the Distrust of Magic Seizing the sacred Magic of the people Alchemy Magic becomes witchcraft Jeanne of Brigue
The Renaissance Witch Hunts The turn of the 15th century Demonology How to hunt a witch The Devil’s mark We were accused of... We were suspected if... Double, double, toil and trouble Older women who lived alone Wise women and healers The Salem witch trials
The Triumph of Reason Poison, Black Mass, and birthmarks From witches to liars A poisonous affair Catherine Deshayes, the fortune-teller
Romanticism & Re-enchantment Witches and fairy tales Voodoo Matilda Joslyn Gage Marie Laveau
The Witches Return Proud to be a witch Witch hunts now Political magic Witches in pop culture Hermione Granger & Willow Rosenberg
