Synopses & Reviews
This is the indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling?s Harry Potter novels?revised and updated with information relating to
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Review
A guide to the history, literature and mythology Rowling sprinkles throughout her Harry Potter books... Fun to read.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Have you ever wondered where J.K. Rowling gets her ideas for fantastic beasts and magical critters? You can learn about them in The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter.
Detroit Free Press
Digs deep into different cultures and mythologies to piece together the origins of Rowlings characters. Learn about griffins, goblins, Latin, and why Harry is a universal hero.
Baltimore Sun
A feast for future game-show contestants
You could use it as reference to set up a round of Jeopardy!
Orlando Sentinel
A glorious tribute to Rowlings work.
Times (London)
David Colbert gives a fresh insight into Rowlings books.
New Straits Times (Malaysia)
Excellent.
The Nation (Thailand)
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter might just be the trivia to appease Potter fans
Colberts work is at its best when delving into the historic basis behind characters, creatures and magical lore.
Rambles.net
Synopsis
This indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels has been revised and updated to include the latest works in the series.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Formerly a head writer for “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” David Colbert, author of The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter and The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings, is best known as an author of the acclaimed Eyewitness history series. A graduate of Brown University, he studied anthropology and mythology and has spent much of his life in libraries.