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Quidditch Through the Ages

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Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling is a delightful exploration of the magical sport of Quidditch, providing a comprehensive history and intricate details of the game played by witches and wizards. The book dives into the origins, rules, and evolution of Quidditch, offering readers a rich understanding of its importance in the wizarding world. It's an engaging supplement for fans of the Harry Potter series, packed with fascinating facts and illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the magical sport of Quidditch and want to learn about its history, rules, and legendary teams. It's a delightful read for fans of the wizarding world, providing an entertaining and educational glimpse into a beloved aspect of the magical universe.

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Quidditch Through the Ages

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A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts school library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules – and the breaking of the rules – of the noble sport of Quidditch.

Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game’s history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world.

With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans and Quidditch lovers, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder.

Narrated by Andrew Lincoln, this is the first audiobook edition of the famous sports book ever to be released. Andrew’s film credits include Love Actually and Made in Dagenham, and he has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Rick Grimes in the TV show The Walking Dead.

Dip in to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the wizarding world’s most thrilling sport ...

Running time: 1 hr 28 mins

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Reviews for Quidditch Through the Ages praise it as an engaging and enjoyable read, particularly for Quidditch enthusiasts. It is described as a treasure trove of previously unknown facts about the sport, offering both instruction and entertainment for fans.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526603029

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: CD-Audio

Date Published: 14 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Edition: Unabridged edition

Contributors:

  • Read by Andrew Lincoln

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 92g

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 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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