The Lost Spells: An enchanting, beautiful book for lovers of the natural world
Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris
Subjects
- Poetry - rhyme, rhythm and rap
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
Beautiful books make unforgettable gifts. This pocket-sized treasure is the perfect present for fans of nature, language and rich artwork, adult and child alike!
Kindred in spirit to The Lost Words but fresh in its form, The Lost Spells introduces a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.
Each ""spell"" conjures an animal, bird, tree or flower — from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw — with which we share our lives and landscapes. Moving, joyful and funny, The Lost Spells above all celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature’s power to amaze, console and bring joy.
Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back what is often lost from sight and care, teaching the names of everyday species, and inspiring its readers to attention, love and care.
‘Luminously beautiful. An amulet in dark times, to be carried like a talisman out into the world, where it is very much needed’ Dara McAnulty
‘A book about spells that succeeds in being spell-binding in its own right . . . It already feels like a true classic. Buy one copy for yourself and any others for as many children as you can afford’ Books for Keeps
Reviews
I thought it was really good because it had really good vocabulary in it and it also had a glossary at the back giving you other names of animals and plants for instants another word for goldfinch is carduelis carduelis. It also included a variety of poems some were rhyming and even lullaby's and raps.
Anonymous 01.09.2023
I absolutely loved this book so much!!! I loved the author's use of acrostic poems, and the illustrations are spectacular. I loved the message, that we have to act now to protect animals. And the idea of having a book of spells for endangered animals was great. Definitely would recommend this, age 5+ probably!
Doctor Cello Spaghetti-Hoops 30.08.2023
It's a really calming book and I'd recommend it to people who love mystical books and poetry.
Officer Rose Squirrel 29.08.2023
Enchanting
Anonymous 06.08.2023
It is fun to read and it got a lot of pretty words
Coach Bubbles Gooseberry 31.07.2023
I loved this book because the poetry was beautiful and painted vivid picture in my mind. The illustrations inspired me to create some water colours of the nature around me.
Doctor Viper Piccalilli 30.07.2023
Beautiful poems.
Superintendent Ice-T Windchime 26.12.2022
I read this with my Nani. We read a lot of pages and then it was really fun. Some words were tongue-twisters and I had to get help to be able to say them. The pictures are so beautiful and there were lovely paintings.
Princess Ursula Eggybread 03.09.2022
Very nice pictures and the poems in it were so lovely and really nice to read.
Mademoiselle Daisy Remmington 02.09.2022
It is a beautiful book full of wonder and nature.it has brilliant poems with outstanding drawings.
Lady Amazonia Palm-tree 30.08.2022
Very calming and I felt peaceful reading it. I would recommend it to people who need help calming down or who can’t sleep.
Duchess Honeycomb Pumpernickel 23.08.2022
It is a spell book, I liked it and liked the spells but I think there could be a bit more to it . There was no storey but a spell book
Fairy Peaches Eragon 16.08.2022
I think this book shows how to describe things beautifully.
Coach Majorca Menace 17.08.2021
Fantastic I couldn't put it down.
Anonymous 17.08.2021
The Lost Spell contains beautiful poems that teach the magic of the everyday world.
Anonymous 13.08.2021
I thought that this book was very relaxing. This had some lovely poems to read and a good story behind it. This is a fiction book. There are lots of animals in this book but my fav was the red fox. Yes i would recommend this to any age rating.
Empress Candyfloss Frozen-Peas 09.08.2021
A beautiful spell book revealing to us the magic and wonder of the natural world
Anonymous 07.08.2021
I thought it was the best book of poetry I’ve ever read in my entire life!! The pictures are well illustrated and the writing was very well written. I think anybody who loves nature will love it.
Duchess Beany Ketchup 02.08.2021
Beautiful, a little sister to the lost words
Professor Daisy Quest 31.07.2021
What a wonderful book! I was enchanted by this amazing read! The images come to life, conjured into reality by Robert McFarlane's poetry. My favourite poems were Red Fox, Jackdaw and the lullabuy at the end. I recommend this to fans of The Lost Words authors and nature/poetry/art lovers of any age.
Director Sapphire Quest 30.07.2021
