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Where the Dead Live

Sam Fern

£14.99

Welcome to life beyond! This is an illustrated guide to the most wondrous and downright spooky homes for those without heartbeats. Here we explore the mythological afterlives of ancient civilisations alongside spiritual celebration across the ages – all with a healthy splash of joie de vivre and not a drop of melancholy. Delve into labyrinths of bone and stone, swim through sunken cemeteries, unearth the ancient sites of long-lost legends, and between your adventures, join in the heartfelt traditions of cultures around the world proudly reuniting the living and the lost.

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Publish Date: 18/09/2025
ISBN: 9781800788411 Category: Children's Books Tags: Children's / Teenage general interest: other religions, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: death & bereavement, Interest age: from c 7 years
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An illustrated guide to the most wondrous – and downright spooky – homes of the dead. Here, we journey through the mythological afterlives of ancient civilizations and explore spiritual celebrations throughout the ages-all with a healthy splash of joie de vivre and not a hint of gloom.

Wander through labyrinths of bone and stone, dive into sunken cemeteries and uncover the sacred sites of long-lost legends. Along the way, join in heartfelt traditions from around the globe that joyfully reunite the living with the lost.

From Mexico’s vibrant Day of the Dead to the Pirate Cemetery of Saint-Pierre and the shadowy depths of Hades, embark on a thrilling adventure through folklore, mythology and cultural practices that reveal the beauty and mystery of the afterlife.

This tour is designed for brave spirits aged 7 and up-but anyone with a curious heart is welcome on this eerily entertaining, otherworldly journey.

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Weight 100 g
Dimensions 280 × 215 mm
Author

Fern, Sam

Publisher

Templar Books

Imprint

Templar Books

Cover

Hardback

Pages

64

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

393 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B

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