Magic in Stories For Younger Readers – Part Five – Mystical Powers and Mythological Creatures

Some stories involving magic often feature a mystical power, which is present in everything in the world, all around us, or is sometimes found in objects such as magical symbols, a mysterious ring, a precious stone or charm that a character can access. Wizards, witches and sorcerers often have the power to manipulate one or more of the natural elements, control mystical energy supposedly present within the human body and many stories strongly feature the mysterious power of the subconscious mind.