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Description edit
J. K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. Here are the stories behind the stories - - the astonishing origins of magical creatures, the clues to hidden meanings in names, and stories of real-life wizards mentioned in the Harry Potter series.
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Summary edit
An index to the historical and fantastical references of the Harry Potter novels.
Characters/People edit
- Harry Potter: love it
- J. K. Rowling: If you have had any questioons about the magical world of Harrry Potter read this book and you shall get alll your answers
- Dumbledore: The man who changed the world of magic
- Voldemort: EVIL
- Ron Weasley: Best friend of Harry Potter
- Merlin: A mythological wizard, companion to King Arthur.
- Hermione Granger: A Muggle-born but very-capable witch.
- Arthur: Mythological King of Britain.
- Professor Severus Snape: A potions master.
- Hamel: Add a description of this character.
- Jason
- Draco Malfoy
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Black
- Mark
- Dolores Umbridge
- Merope
- Hagrid
- J. K. Howling
- Alice
- Tom Riddle
- Trelawney
- C. S. Lewis
- Milosh
- Madame Mim
First Sentence edit
ONE OF THE PLEASURES OF READING J. K. ROWLING IS discovering the playful references to history, legend, and literature that she hides in her books.
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Authors & Contributors edit
- David Colbert (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: The Berkley Publishing Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0-425-18701-2
Page Count: 209
Publisher: The Berkley Publishing Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0-425-18701-2
Page Count: 209
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsA slightly more scholarly work for those interested in the ideas behind Harry Potter.
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Series › Fantasy & Adventure › Harry Potter Books
- Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy › History & Criticism
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Action & Adventure
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Literary Criticism & Collections
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary
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