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The Tales of Beedle the Bard

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling is a collection of five enchanting fairy tales that offer a glimpse into the folklore and traditions of the wizarding world. Each story carries magical elements and moral lessons, reminiscent of Muggle fairy tales, yet distinctively infused with wizardry. The book also includes insightful commentary from Albus Dumbledore, providing deeper understanding and connections to the wider Harry Potter universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of magical fairy tales and enjoy exploring the enchanting world of wizards and witches from a beloved and familiar universe. This collection of stories offers whimsical and timeless folk tales that are full of moral lessons, magical creatures, and charming adventures that both children and adults can appreciate.

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard

A richly magical collection of tales from J. K. Rowling that will satisfy fans and new readers alike GBP1.61 from every sale of Bloomsbury's edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be donated to Lumos

GBP1.61 from every sale of Bloomsbury's edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be donated to Lumos. Will make the perfect gift and Christmas present The tales have appeared in and will be known by all fans of Harry Potter; worldwide sales of Harry Potter total over 400 million copies

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A richly magical collection of tales from J. K. Rowling that will satisfy fans and new readers alike. The Tales of Beedle the Bard played a crucial role in assisting Harry, aided by his friends Ron and Hermione, to finally defeat Lord Voldemort. Fans will be thrilled to have this opportunity to read the tales in full.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is without doubt an exciting addition to the canon of Harry Potter. They also reveal the wonderful versatility of the author, as she tackles with relish the structure and varying tones of a classic fairy tale.

Published in association with the Children's High Level Group (CHLG), £1.61 from every sale of Bloomsbury's edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be donated to the Children's High Level Group.

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard is praised for its simplicity, originality, and diversity. The stories are considered both witty and wise, making the book a delightful storytelling experience for families to enjoy together.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747599876

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by J.K. Rowling

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 169g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997, the Harry Potter novels have sold 400 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 65 languages. J. K. Rowling has generated huge popular appeal for her books across the generations in an unprecedented fashion: she was the first children's author to be voted the BA Author of the Year, and also to win the British Book Awards Author of the Year. J. K. Rowling lives with her family in Edinburgh.

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