For parents, grandparents and godparents
Magic, written for
the age that’s opening it
Little Thorns and Wild Thorns follow the same seasons, plants and true history as the adult Blackthorn Post, written and checked for younger readers.
Under 10
Little Thorns
✦ No real flames: battery tea lights only
✦ No sharp tools: a grown-up does any cutting
✦ Hands-on: spotting walks, drawing, simple charms
✦ True stories, told kindly and without frightening detail
✦ “Look, don’t eat” safety on every plant
Ages 10–16
Wild Thorns
✦ The real ritual and history, never childish
✦ Every Working written to be done safely at home
✦ Clear candle guidance, with a battery-light alternative
✦ Honest history, including the witch trials, told with care
✦ Ciphers, journals and challenges to make the craft their own
What we never do
No secrets from grown-ups and no frightening content. Little Thorns never asks children to post online; anything shared with Elowen goes through you.
Who buys
Memberships and gifts are bought and managed by an adult. We only need a name and an address for the envelope.
Not sure which?
Every edition costs the same. If your 9-year-old is a confident reader, Wild Thorns may suit.
If you’re unsure, come and ask me
If you have any questions about what’s inside, or which edition would suit your child, reach out. I’m always happy to talk you through it and help you choose. Elowen