# Bedside Companion to Folklore and Magic: Vol 5

> A 448-page hardback of folklore, fairy tales and magic, with one entry for every night of the year, for fantasy fans and curious readers.

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## About this item

Folklore and magic book of myths, fairies and spells: a 448-page hardback of fiction and fact, with one entry for every night of the year. It suits fairy tale lovers, fantasy readers and anyone curious about witches and dragons.

Its 448 pages hold tales from global folklore, from Anansi the spider to Ojibwe tradition from North America, alongside Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales. Excerpts from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Peter Pan and Impossible Creatures sit beside 18th-century grimoire extracts with bloodthirsty revenge spells. It has 12 black and white illustrations and measures 160 x 244 x 42 mm.

Bedside reading gives one entry a night, so every evening of a dark winter has its own tale. It makes a thoughtful birthday gift for a fantasy fan or a friend who loves myths and magic. Choose this bedside companion and start with the first entry.

## Key facts

- 448 pages, hardback, 160 x 244 x 42 mm
- One entry to read every night of the year
- Fiction and fact, prose and poetry
- 12 black and white illustrations
- Published 11 Sep 2025 by Batsford

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book, 448 pages

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | Jane McMorland Hunter |
| Publisher | Batsford |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 448 |
| Illustrations | 12 black and white |
| Size | 160 x 244 x 42 mm |
| Published | 11 Sep 2025 |
| ISBN | 9781849944984 |
| Subjects | Folklore, myths & legends; Magic, spells & alchemy; Witchcraft & Wicca |

## Questions

### Is it a novel or a collection?

It is a collection of prose and poetry, fiction and fact, with one entry for every night of the year.

### How long is the book?

448 pages, with 12 black and white illustrations, measuring 160 x 244 x 42 mm.

### Which stories are included?

Tales from global folklore, Grimm and Andersen fairy tales, and excerpts from Peter Pan and His Dark Materials.