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  The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter

  A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts

  by David Colbert

  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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  The Magical Worlds of Narnia

  by David Colbert

  After revealing the inspirations behind Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings , David Colbert takes a tour of C.S. Lewis's Narnia -from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to The Last Battle -in this indispensable guide to the origins of the classic book
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  The Magical Worlds of the "Lord of the Rings"

  by David Colbert

  The author who revealed the myths behind J.K. Rowling's creatures now tackles literature's most beloved epic fantasy, by bringing to light the legends that influenced J.R.R. Tolkien-and answering pertinent questions ranging from "Why do Hobbits live in holes?" to "When in the world is Middle-earth?" This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the estate of J.R.R. Tolkien, New... (more)