Discover the origins of magical creatures and mythical beasts in this lavishly illustrated book from bestselling duo Catherine Doyle and FreTeen Fiction Hartas. Step inside a book that takes you back to the very beginning; to a natural world where trolls, fairies and dragons roamed, untouched by humankind.Here, learn the origin stories of these magical creatures from around the world, from cheeky trolls to shape-shifting fairies, fire-breathing dragons to singing sirens, and discover how they evolved. Then turn overleaf for a comprehensive guide to each species.This lavishly illustrated collection includes twelve mythical species and their habitats, including: Trolls � Fairies � Dragons � Merfolk � Unicorns � Elves � Goblins � Gnomes � Griffins � Krakens � Yokai � Sea serpents Helped throughout by your fairy tour guide, Sage Brightwing, discover what it was like when the world was wild.