Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this book and its companion Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them have raised millions of dollars for children's charities around the world, under the auspices of Comic Relief U.K. Both books are meant for fans of the Harry Potter series that they complement.
Families can talk about what this book brings to the Harry Potter series. Do you get more out of the books from reading them? Would you like to play Quiddich? If so, which position would you play? They can also talk about charity and how J.K. Rowling uses her fame to help people. What other famous figures in the media spotlight try to help those in need? Do you think as wealthy public figures they bear more responsibility to act or do we all have that responsibility?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Matt Berman
Unlike its companion volume, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, this fascinating history is meant to be read through, rather than used as reference, and Potter fans of all ages enjoy doing just that.
The book is filled with diagrams, news clippings, excerpts from journals, and a wide variety of made-up names and absurd, but plausible-sounding, historical tidbits from Rowling's fertile mind. Young readers are delighted to know more about their favorite magical sport, and Rowling's clever, humorous way of telling it may make them wish that all history books were written this way.
Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit children's charities around the world, under the auspices of Comic Relief U.K.
From The Book
The Harpies' defeat of the Heidelberg Harriers in 1953 is widely agreed to have been one of the finest Quiddich games ever seen. Fought over a seven-day period, the game was brought to an end by a spectacular Snitch capture by the Harpy Seeker Glynnis Griffiths. The Harriers' Captain Rudolf Brand famously dismounted from his broom at the end of the match and proposed marriage to his opposite number, Gwendolyn Morgan, who concussed him with her Cleansweep Five.
Plot Summary:
This is a facsimile edition of a book from the Hogwart's Library (complete with list of previous borrowers) which is mentioned in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It contains a history of the development of the magical sport of wizards, including improvements in racing brooms, listings of the major British teams, Quidditch on other continents, and some of the hairier moves used in the sport today.
Related Books:
Other Books by J.K. Rowling:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
Related Books:
MuggleNet.com's What Will Happen in Harry Potter 7
Web Sites:
JKRowling.com
Mugglenet.com
The Movies:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Video Games:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: PC Version
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter: Quiddich World Cup
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