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More copies of this ISBN:The Tales of Beedle the Bardby J.K. Rowling
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales: "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot," "The Fountain of Fair Fortune," "The Warlock's Hairy Heart," "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump," and of course, "The Tale of the Three Brothers." But not only are they the equal of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight into the world of Harry Potter.
The stories are accompanied by delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by Ms. Rowling herself, featuring a still-life frontispiece for each one. Professor Dumbledore's commentary — apparently written some eighteen months before his death — reveals not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom. Names familiar from the Harry Potter novels sprinkle the pages, including Aberforth Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and his forebears, and Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (or "Nearly Headless Nick"), as well as other professors at Hogwarts and the past owners of the Elder Wand. Dumbledore tells us of incidents unique to the Wizarding world, like hilariously troubled theatrical productions at Hogwarts or the dangers of having a "hairy heart." But he also reveals aspects of the Wizarding world that his Muggle readers might find all too familiar, like censorship, intolerance, and questions about the deepest mysteries in life. Altogether, this is an essential addition to our store of knowledge about the world and the magic that J. K. Rowling has created, and a book every true Harry Potter fan will want to have for their shelves. This purchase also represents another very important form of giving: From every sale of this book, Scholastic will give its net proceeds to the Children's High Level Group, a charity co-founded in 2005 by J. K. Rowling and Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, MEP. CHLG campaigns to protect and promote children's rights and make life better for vulnerable young people. Review:"Under the Bard's spell, readers will forget at least briefly the tsunami of bad news and find themselves happy and entertained....The book's first tale again reveals why Rowling is a genius with words, blessed with wisdom, a sly wit and an effortless prose style." USA Today Review:"[B]reezy and enjoyable....Even those who have never read a Potter book will find resonance in these tales, and gems aplenty." Minneapolis Star Tribune Review:"Sprightly stories told with the sparing detail of true fairy tales but with the narrative voice of 21st Century metafiction....It's all the fun of fairy tales straight...along with reliving the fun of the Potter books and the enjoyment of Rowling being witty, knowing and sometimes just plain thoughtful about the issues the stories raise." Chicago Tribune What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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