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Format:
Book
Title:
The complete idiot's guide to the world of Harry Potter
Other title(s):
World of Harry Potter
ISBN:
9781592575992
Publication Information:
New York : Alpha Books, 2007.
Physical Description:
249 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
General Note:
"Covers all seven books", "Visit the magical universe created by J.K. Rowling."--Cover.

"This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Scholastic, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movies."

Includes index.
Contents:
Wizards, monsters, and creatures of all sorts. Wizards, witches, and warlocks ; Creatures of all shapes and sizes -- Where and how the wizards are. The wizard's wardrobe and toolbox ; How wizards spend their days ; Getting around: modes of transportation ; The sporting life: Quiddich, chess, and other games -- Magical places. Where the witches go in London ; Hogwarts School and Hogsmeade ; International wizarding schools -- Spells, potions, and other ways of performing magic. Herbology 101 ; Round about the cauldron go: draughts and potions ; Watch what you say: spells, charms, hexes, jinxes, and curses ; Advanced wizardry -- Regulating magic and the wizards who perform it. The Ministry of Magic ; Crime and punishment ; The final word.
Summary:
A guide to the people, places, creatures, and events contained within all seven "Harry Potter" novels also describes what life is like for students at Hogwarts, explains wizarding and British terminology, and explores the historical and mythological roots of the novels.
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