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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a delightful exploration of the magical creatures inhabiting the wizarding world. Written by the famed magizoologist Newt Scamander, this book offers insights into various mysterious and enchanting creatures, complete with descriptions of their behaviours and habitats. The work is both informative and entertaining, appealing to young readers interested in adventure and fantasy.
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This enchanting book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by magical creatures and the wonders of the wizarding world. Whether you're a longtime fan of Harry Potter or new to J.K. Rowling's captivating universe, you'll enjoy exploring the rich descriptions and imaginative details of mystical beasts. Perfect for children and adults alike, this book offers a delightful escape into a world filled with whimsy and adventure.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Prepare to be dazzled by the wild wonders of the wizarding world in this sumptuously illustrated full-colour paperback edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling (writing as Magizoologist Newt Scamander) – with stunning illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Prepare to be dazzled by the wild wonders of the wizarding world in this sumptuously illustrated full-colour paperback edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling (writing as Magizoologist Newt Scamander) – with stunning illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill

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This glorious paperback edition of Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is considered a classic throughout the wizarding world. It features an extraordinary array of magical creatures, from Acromantula to Yeti via ten different breeds of dragon – all beautifully illustrated in full colour by the brilliantly inventive Olivia Lomenech Gill, winner of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.

Famed Magizoologist Newt Scamander’s years of adventure and exploration have yielded a work of unparalleled importance, admired by scholars, devoured by young witches and wizards, and even made available to Muggles in the early years of this century. With this dazzling illustrated edition, readers can explore the magical fauna of five continents from the comfort of their own armchairs. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is essential reading at Hogwarts.

Now available in a stunning paperback edition with French flaps, this edition contains all of the mesmerising illustrations from the original edition and features the fully updated 2017 text, including a foreword by J.K. Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is regarded as an essential addition to any wizarding collection, appreciated for its creative expansion of the magical universe. With a foreword by Albus Dumbledore, it is often seen as a delightful and imaginative read for children and fans of the magical world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526620316

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 648g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational J.K. Rowling Young Adult

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 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 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, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. 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 and on Broadway in early 2018. In 2012, J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adult readers, and the Strike crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France’s Légion d’honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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