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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling is a delightful exploration of magical creatures, penned as a textbook for the wizarding world. Authored by the renowned magizoologist Newt Scamander, the book offers detailed insights into an array of fascinating beasts and their habitats. It serves as an informative and entertaining guide for young readers curious about the magical creatures that inhabit the universe of Hogwarts and beyond.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by magical creatures and love diving into the wizarding world introduced in the Harry Potter series. This delightful exploration offers enchanting details, perfect for aspiring wizards and those seeking imaginative adventures within a richly constructed universe. Rediscover the magic as you peruse the whimsical and informative pages that have captured the hearts of young readers and fantasy enthusiasts alike.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from J.K. Rowling, an irresistible new jacket by Jonny Duddle, illustrations by Tomislav Tomic and six new beasts!

An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander’s masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the Wizarding World.

In this comprehensively updated edition, eagle-eyed readers will spot a number of new beasts and an intriguing new author's note. Scamander’s years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance. Some of the beasts will be familiar to readers of the Harry Potter books – the Hippogriff, the Basilisk, the Hungarian Horntail ... Others will surprise even the most ardent amateur Magizoologist. Dip in to discover the curious habits of magical beasts across five continents…

‘No wizarding household is complete without a copy’ – Albus Dumbledore

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408880715

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Illustration: 30 black-and-white line illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 144

About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London’s West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for services to children’s literature, France’s Légion d’honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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