| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xv, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-280). |
| Summary |
Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures, and personalities that appear in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Amulet -- Arithmancy -- Astrology -- Banshee -- Basilisk -- Boggart -- Broomstick -- Cat -- Cauldron -- Centaur -- Charm -- Chimera -- Circe -- Crystal ball -- Curse -- Dark arts -- Demon -- Divination -- Dragons -- Dreams -- Dwarf -- Elf -- Fairy -- Flying carpet -- Forbidden forest -- Ghost -- Ghoul -- Giant -- Gnome -- Goblin -- Griffin -- Grim -- Grindylow -- Hag -- Herbology -- Hex -- Hinkypunk -- Hippogriff -- Horoscope -- Invisibility cloak -- Jinx -- Kappa -- Leprechaun -- Magic -- Magician -- Magic mirror -- Magic wand -- Magic words -- Mandrake -- Manticore -- Merlin -- Mermaid/merman -- Morgana -- Mummy -- Nicholas Flamel -- Owl -- Palmistry |
| Subject |
Rowling, J. K. -- Characters -- Harry Potter -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Children's stories, English -- History and criticism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Wizards in literature -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Magic in literature -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Fantasy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Wizards -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Magic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Author |
Kronzek, Elizabeth, 1969-
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Kronzek, Allan Zola. Sorcerer's companion. 1st ed. New York : Broadway Books, 2001 (OCoLC)603969021 |
| ISBN |
0767908473 |
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9780767908474 |
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