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The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter A Treasury of Myths Legends and Fascinating Facts
Author: David Colbert
J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter" presents the stories behind the stories. The enriching trip includes many other worlds both real and imaginary, from ancient Egypt and Greece to India and Japan. It includes encounters with wizards like Circe and Merlin, a...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780141317380
ISBN-10: 0141317388
Publication Date: 11/27/2003
Pages: 288
Edition: 2nd
Reading Level: Young Adult
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2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Puffin Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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 reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Very interesting read for the Harry Potter lover. It is probably for older teens and above. This covers more material about mythology and history than fun little potter facts. It goes into human history and where J.K. Rowling may have received many of her ideas. More of an information book. Cool to add to any Harry Potter collection though!
reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Not quite the typical Harry Potter style book, but it was nice in that it gave a little background of where Ms Rowling got her ideas. She really did a lot of research and I commend her!
Athena125 avatar reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a really good book for people who haven't read much mythology or fantasy literature. It did point out a few connections that I hadn't already figured out, but for the most part was pretty elementary. I would highly suggest it for a 6th or 7th grader who is interested in the Harry Potter books.
reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
It's a pretty good book, but it was written when only four Harry Potter books were out, so it's not exactly up to date.
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 ravencat avatar reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 10 more book reviews
A fun book to learn about how J.K.Rowling came up with her info to write Harry Potter.
reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 9 more book reviews
If you like Harry Potter you will like the information in this book. I really enjoyed it.
bobbiejo avatar reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 49 more book reviews
very interesting information. Fun read for HP lovers
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My 12 yr old son LOVED this book!
reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 8 more book reviews
My son is a huge Harry Potter fan and he really liked the book.
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* What is the real life legend behind Voldemort's Dark Mark?
* Could Snape's potions actually work?

"Digs deep into different cultures and mythologies to piece together the origins of Rowling's characters. Learn about griffins, goblins, Latin, and why Harry is a universal hero."
: The Baltimore Sun

J. K. Rowling's young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls,; and a three-headed dog named Fluffyamong 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 Order of the Phoenix.

"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
reviewed The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts on + 17 more book reviews
Very interesting book for Harry fans!


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