Author: George W. Beahm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For fans who want to know about the myths, folklore, legends, and Muggle history embedded in the Harry Potter novels, this treasure trove of fun facts and tantalizing trivia covers the fabulous beasts and creatures, the wizards, magical artifacts, and magical places in the Harry Potter world. Full color.
Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry Potter's World
Author: George W. Beahm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For fans who want to know about the myths, folklore, legends, and Muggle history embedded in the Harry Potter novels, this treasure trove of fun facts and tantalizing trivia covers the fabulous beasts and creatures, the wizards, magical artifacts, and magical places in the Harry Potter world. Full color.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For fans who want to know about the myths, folklore, legends, and Muggle history embedded in the Harry Potter novels, this treasure trove of fun facts and tantalizing trivia covers the fabulous beasts and creatures, the wizards, magical artifacts, and magical places in the Harry Potter world. Full color.
Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry Potter's World
Author: George W. Beahm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744791
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This enchanting book, with more than 300 separate entries, is the most comprehensive Potter companion available, providing a wealth of information about the fabulous beasts, the prominent wizards, the artifacts in the wizarding world, and many of its magical places.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744791
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This enchanting book, with more than 300 separate entries, is the most comprehensive Potter companion available, providing a wealth of information about the fabulous beasts, the prominent wizards, the artifacts in the wizarding world, and many of its magical places.
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter (revised edition)
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440637598
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans! What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix? Where do those names come from? What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark? Could Snape’s potions actually work? J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440637598
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans! What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix? Where do those names come from? What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark? Could Snape’s potions actually work? J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
Fact, Fiction, And Folklore in Harry Potter's World
Author: George Beahm
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417689675
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"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 ficti
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417689675
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"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 ficti
The Politics of Harry Potter
Author: B. Barratt
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 113701654X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This political analysis of Harry Potter uses the beloved wizarding world to introduce readers to the equally murky and intimidating world of politics. Rowling's work provides us with entries into all of the most important political questions in history, from terrorism and human rights to the classic foundations of political thought.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 113701654X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This political analysis of Harry Potter uses the beloved wizarding world to introduce readers to the equally murky and intimidating world of politics. Rowling's work provides us with entries into all of the most important political questions in history, from terrorism and human rights to the classic foundations of political thought.
Field Guide to Harry Potter
Author: Colin Duriez
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830877851
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Everything you need to know about Harry Potter! From plot summaries to refresh your memory (Do you remember which book introduces the character of Luna Lovegood?) to a delightful glossary of characters, places, spells and special objects (Do you know what the spell aparecium does?), this book, authored by Colin Duriez, is designed to be an excellent companion to the Harry Potter books. With loads of quotes from interviews, you'll learn all about J. K. Rowling's life and her literary influences. Chapters on the spirituality of Potter explore the question of how Rowling's faith is reflected in the stories, what she believes about witchcraft and how the stories fit with Christian tradition. (Note: unauthorized version)
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830877851
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Everything you need to know about Harry Potter! From plot summaries to refresh your memory (Do you remember which book introduces the character of Luna Lovegood?) to a delightful glossary of characters, places, spells and special objects (Do you know what the spell aparecium does?), this book, authored by Colin Duriez, is designed to be an excellent companion to the Harry Potter books. With loads of quotes from interviews, you'll learn all about J. K. Rowling's life and her literary influences. Chapters on the spirituality of Potter explore the question of how Rowling's faith is reflected in the stories, what she believes about witchcraft and how the stories fit with Christian tradition. (Note: unauthorized version)
The Ultimate Guide to the Harry Potter Fandom
Author: Erin Anne Pyne
Publisher: What The Flux Comics Publis
ISBN: 1450745601
Category : Fans (Persons)
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Publisher: What The Flux Comics Publis
ISBN: 1450745601
Category : Fans (Persons)
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Muggles and Magic
Author: George W. Beahm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744609
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not endorsed by J.K. Rowling herself, this books covers all topics imaginable about the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571744609
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not endorsed by J.K. Rowling herself, this books covers all topics imaginable about the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Harry Potter's Bookshelf
Author: John Granger
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101133139
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Harry Potter. The name conjures up J.K. Rowling's wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. The true magic found in this children's fantasy series lies not only in its appeal to people of all ages but in its connection to the greater world of classic literature. Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres J.K. Rowling artfully wove throughout her novels-and the influential authors and stories that inspired her. From Jane Austen's Emma and Charles Dickens's class struggles, through the gothic romances of Dracula and Frankenstein and the detective mysteries of Dorothy L. Sayers, to the dramatic alchemy of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Shakespeare, Rowling cast a powerful spell with the great books of English literature that transformed the story of a young wizard into a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101133139
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Harry Potter. The name conjures up J.K. Rowling's wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. The true magic found in this children's fantasy series lies not only in its appeal to people of all ages but in its connection to the greater world of classic literature. Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres J.K. Rowling artfully wove throughout her novels-and the influential authors and stories that inspired her. From Jane Austen's Emma and Charles Dickens's class struggles, through the gothic romances of Dracula and Frankenstein and the detective mysteries of Dorothy L. Sayers, to the dramatic alchemy of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Shakespeare, Rowling cast a powerful spell with the great books of English literature that transformed the story of a young wizard into a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.
Muggles, Monsters and Magicians
Author: Claudia Fenske
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783631566619
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Originally published as the author's dissertation (doctoral)--Philipps-Universiteat Marburg, 2006.
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783631566619
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Originally published as the author's dissertation (doctoral)--Philipps-Universiteat Marburg, 2006.