Magic in Stories for Children - Continued Popularity

Magic has been a part of mankind's folklore, traditions, myths, legends and literature, both for children and adults, for centuries. In stories for children, the adventure may be set wholly or partly in a fantasy universe, but readers prefer to identify with the people in the story as much as possible. Even in a world populated by magical beings and fantastic creatures, the main characters can be very ordinary individuals, with friends, families, intriguing personalities, troublesome pets or...