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Aa' lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha, Aa' i'sul nora lanne'lle, Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle, Aa' menealle nauva calen ar' malta, Tenna' ento lye omenta. | |
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for Linda and Tim Kirk | |
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Introduction: When Joanne Rowling first saw a copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at a Scottish bookstore, she later told and interviewer that it "was better than receiving any literary award!" | |
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Muggles who enjoy perpetrating a joke at someone else's expense will find no lack of gag gifts and novelty items available to aggravate, harass, upset, and antagonize virtually anyone: shocking, exploding, and smelly instrumentsl (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.) | |
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▾References References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (2)▾Book descriptions "Fact, fiction, and folklore in Harry Potter's world : covering the first five Harry Potter novels, this book presents more than one hundred entries that thoroughly examine the myths, legends, literature, and historical references of J. K. Rowling's fictional universe"--Provided by publisher. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description
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With more than 300 entries, from bite-sized appetizers to meaty entrees, this book provides fun and fascinating facts behind the world myths, legends, literature, and history embedded in the Harry Potter novels by J. K. Rowling, who holds a degree in French and the classics.
Arranged alphabetically in four sections—the fabulous beasts, the prominent wizards, the magical artifacts, and the places where the wizarding world hangs out—this comprehensive resource is entertaining and educational: Abominable Snowman to zombies, wizards Falco Aesalon to Bowman Wright, amulets to the wizard’s wireless, and the apothecary store to Zonko’s Joke Shop—it’s all covered here.
With seventy illustrations by five-time Hugo award winner Tim Kirk and newcomer Britton McDaniel, this Harry Potter companion is a visual and narrative treat that belongs on the shelf of every fan.
Harry Potter expert George Beahm is the author of Muggles and Magic: J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon, which was called “well-written” and “interesting” by School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly called it, “Sophisticated enough to interest adults and lively enough to keep younger readers engaged.”
With Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry Potter's World you can explore the fascinating connections in the enchanting world of Harry Potter. | |
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