Books matching: fairy photographs
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Save:'The Cottingley Secret' by Hazel Gaynor is a novel that weaves together the past and present, exploring the story behind the Cottingley fairy photographs taken by two young cousins in 1917. The book follows the lives of Frances and Elsie, the girls behind the fairy pictures, and Olivia, a modern-day protagonist who discovers a connection to the past through her late grandfather's bookstore. Through magical realism and historical fiction elements, the author brings to life the enchanting tale of the Cottingley fairies and the impact of belief in the extraordinary.
Olivia Kavanagh didn’t believe in happy endings. Life hadn’t worked out that way for her so far. At thirty-five, she had almost stopped believing it ever would. Almost, but not entirely, because there... 'Flim-Flam!: Psychics, ESP, Unicorns, and Other Delusions' by James Randi is a detailed exploration of various cases related to paranormal phenomena and pseudoscience. Randi debunks myths surrounding topics such as psychics, UFOs, Bermuda Triangle, and aliens, using a scientific and empirical approach. The writing style is informative and critical, aiming to expose fraudulent claims and pseudoscientific beliefs. covers experiments conducted by Randi to test paranormal powers under controlled conditions, revealing the lack of evidence to support such claims.
And the crowd was stilled. One elderly man, wondering at the sudden silence, turned to the Child and asked him to repeat what he had said. Wide-eyed, the Child raised his voice and said once again, "W...- #3
Save:The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang is a classic collection of fairy tales from various sources, including the Grimm brothers, Charles Perrault, Madame d'Aulnoy, and the Arabian Nights. The book contains 37 well-known European tales with beautiful illustrations, making it a fantastic starting place for those looking for non-watered-down versions of classic fairy tales. Readers have praised the book for its diverse selection of stories and its original form, providing a glimpse into the grim and enchanting nature of traditional fairy tales.
The Blue Fairy Book is a must-have for fairy tale enthusiasts as it offers a mix of familiar and unfamiliar stories, including well-known tales like "Sleeping Beauty," "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "Rumpelstiltskin." The book's ability to present these tales in their original written form, accompanied by gorgeous prints, adds to its appeal. Readers have appreciated the book's inclusion of fairy tales from different cultures, such as French, Norwegian, and Arabic, highlighting the richness and variety of storytelling traditions found within its pages.
After about two hours the Court retired, and I was left with a strong guard to keep away the crowd, some of whom had had the impudence to shoot their arrows at me as I sat by the door of my house. Bu... - #4
Save:'The Fairy Ring' by Mary Losure is a fascinating tale that revolves around the real-life story of two young girls who fabricate a photograph of fairies, leading to unexpected consequences. The book delves into themes of belief, deception, and the power of imagination, portraying the girls' journey of creating and maintaining a hoax that captures the attention of renowned individuals like Arthur Conan Doyle. Mary Losure's writing style intricately weaves together historical facts and personal narratives, providing a compelling and suspenseful account of Elsie and Frances' escapade with vivid descriptions that transport readers to the time and place of the events.
For as long as she could remember, Frances’s parents had told her stories about England. But when she got there, the real England wasn’t like the stories at all. Frances could see that as soon as the ...
