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"In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J.K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic"--...
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Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on...
10) J.K. Rowling
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Introduces readers to J.K. Rowling, her childhood, education, and work as the author of the world-famous Harry Potter series.
12) J.K. Rowling's wizarding world movie magic: Volume 1,Extraordinary people and fascinating places
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Presents behind-the-scenes photos and stories from all eight "Harry Potter" films and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Discusses the crews, designers, and actors who make the movie magic possible.
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During the brief span of just one decade, hundreds of millions of perfectly ordinary people made history: they became the only ones who would remember what it was like when the Harry Potter saga was still unfinished. What it was like to seek out friends, families, online forums, fan fiction, and podcasts to get a fix between novels. When the death of a character was a hotter bet than the World Series. When the unfolding story of a boy wizard changed...
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"Readers will learn about the life and works of J.K. Rowling. The authors life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Harry Potter series is discussed. Readers will also learn about the authors writing process and what inspires her."--Publisher's web site.
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"Provides an enthralling look at the creative development that helped bring the characters of the wizarding world to life on-screen, from the elaborate costumes and makeup to the special effects and essential props. Detailed profiles of each character include behind-the-scenes insights from the actors, never-before-seen concept art, unit photography, and other filmmaking secrets for the Warner Bros. archive."
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"Explore the iconic locations of Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films with this large-scale interactive book ... reveal[ing] key movie scenes, concept art, and behind-the-scenes info on the most memorable locations within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Go behind-the-scenes with iconic landmarks like the Forbidden Forest, the Great Hall, and Quidditch Pitch, and discover secret rooms and mysteries hidden beyond the school's surface"--...
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"This beautiful guide is the perferct deep dive into the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. It has everything fans need to sort Hippogriffs from Horcuxes, trace the lineage of the most noble wizarding families, explore the different wizarding governments, and study Hogwarts from the early 1900s on. This handy handbook also comes complete with family trees, infographics, and more. Don't miss the connections to the latest film in the series, Fantastic...
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Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban.