A Muggle’s Guide to the Wizarding World
Exploring the Harry Potter universe
Fionna Boyle
PB 450 PP 250 x 170 30 B&W ILLUSTRATIONS
THROUGHOUT 1862546584 $24.95 Children’s Reference EAN 9781862546585
Wakefield Press November 2004
A Muggle’s Guide to the Wizarding World:
Exploring the Harry Potter universe examines and explains
the complex universe created in J K Rowling’s books, covering
everything from Azkaban to Zombies. Whether you’ve forgotten
a potion ingredient, can’t remember the effects of a particular
spell, or are just having trouble keeping all the characters straight,
this guide is an indispensable resource for reviewing the finer
details of the Harry Potter series. It contains a comprehensive
glossary of characters, creatures, locations and objects, an alphabetised
index, comparisons between the books and films, must-see Web sites,
a mini-biography of J.K. Rowling, information about the symbolism
and mythology used throughout the series, a map of the British
wizarding world, tips for hosting a themed party and quirky facts
about the Harry Potter universe. The book has a fun and easy-to-read
design that’s full of side-bars and fact bubbles and is
an essential review tool for fans awaiting the next book, and
the perfect companion to the Harry Potter series.