Harry Potter, a journey through a history of magic
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Harry Potter, a journey through a history of magic
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Harry Potter
Oclc number
1001773792
Sub title
a journey through a history of magic
Summary
Complementing the British Library exhibit, provides an overview of the Hogwarts curriculum, covering thousands of years of magic history and displaying artifacts released from the Library's archives, previously-unseen materials, and items from throughout the world"As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories."--Cover flap
Table Of Contents
The magical world of Harry Potter -- The journey -- Potions and alchemy -- Herbology -- Charms -- Astronomy -- Divination -- Defence against the dark arts -- Care of magical creatures -- Past, present, future -- The British Library -- J. K. Rowling
Target audience
pre adolescent
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Journey through a history of magicHistory of magic
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- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Rowling, J. K -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Wizards in literature -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Rowling, J. K -- History -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Magic in literature -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Rowling, J. K -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Wizards in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Magic in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Rowling, J. K. -- Knowledge -- Magic -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Rowling, J. K -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Potter, Harry, (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Fantasy fiction, English + History and criticism -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Fantasy fiction, English + History and criticism -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- British Library -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Rowling, J. K. -- Knowledge -- Magic -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- British Library -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Potter, Harry, (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
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- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Rowling, J. K -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Wizards in literature -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Rowling, J. K -- History -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Magic in literature -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Rowling, J. K -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Wizards in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Magic in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Rowling, J. K. -- Knowledge -- Magic -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Rowling, J. K -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Potter, Harry, (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Fantasy fiction, English + History and criticism -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Fantasy fiction, English + History and criticism -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- British Library -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
- Rowling, J. K. -- Knowledge -- Magic -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- British Library -- Exhibitions -- Young adult literature
- Potter, Harry, (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature
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