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by Jane McMorland Hunter (Author)
Step into a world of enchantment with this captivating collection of prose and poetry, fact and fiction, on myth and magic, folklore and fairies.
This enchanting literary companion contains a rich selection of prose and poetry, fiction and fact, with one entry to read every night of the year. Within the pages of this beautifully designed volume you'll encounter dancing fairies, ferocious dragons, trickster gods, witches and wizards, enchanted islands, shape-shifting animals, and even some magic spells to try out if you dare. Featured in these pages are tales from global folklore including Anansi the Spider and Little Tieke the Dancing Thief, the very best of magical children's literature and fiction ranging from classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm to exciting modern fantasy such as Marlon James's Back Leopard, Red Wolf. Also included are various nonfiction sources such as eighteenth-century grimoires containing bloodthirsty revenge spells, evocative accounts of the Lancashire and Salem witch trials, and classic anthropological texts such as James George Fraser's The Golden Bough.Author Biography
Jane McMorland Hunter writes and edits books on the good things in life: gardening, nature, cooking, craft, and poetry. She has written and edited several books, including 100 Happy Poems, A Happy Poem to End Every Day, Ode to London, Favourite Poems of England, A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year, and Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year. She lives in West London and can be found on social media at @alittlecitygarden.
Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 1.7 x 9 x 6.2 IN
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
