Tomes of Spellcasting--Quidditch Through the Ages, by Kennilworthy Whisp"

Tomes of Spellcasting

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That said, on to the review!

Title: Quidditch Through the Ages
Author: Kennilworthy Whisp
Publisher: Scholastic Books
Format: Paperback
Copyright Date: 2001

Anyone who knows Harry Potter knows that he became the youngest Seeker for a Hogwarts house team in many, many years. In his time he's made some spectacular catches of the Golden Snitch, leading his team to victory many times and even helping them win the Quidditch House Cup. But Harry learned a lot about Quidditch by reading through a book loaned him by his friend, Hermione. Now, through a special arrangment between Albus Dumbledore and Comic Relief, U.K., you can own a faithful reproduction of the Hogwarts' library's copy of this book. Now you, too, can learn about the many rules and regulations that have led up to the wizarding sport that Harry Potter and his friends find so keen.

Quidditch Through the Ages is an invaluable assist in reading the Harry Potter books. Certainly it comes out after we've more or less seen Harry through some of his most trying adventures, but now we have a better glimpse into the world Harry lives in, with all its strange and magical perils, albeit the perils that are to be found in a sport rather than in the actually working of magical spells.

Beyond the fact that this book further rounds out the world established in the series, it also serves a good and noble purpose. According to both Dumbledore's foreword and the author's afterword, proceeds from the sale of this book go to Comic Relief U.K., which raises money for a number of different causes and charities. Just that reason alone might be enough to buy the book for some people. But for others, perhaps you'd like to find out how the racing brooms evolved into the Firebolt that Harry uses. Or maybe you were wondering how the four Quidditch balls got their names, or what was originally used in place of the Golden Snitch. Well, you'll just have to buy the book to find out.

Quidditch Through the Ages may be small and thin--especially when compared to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire--but in its pages it manages to provide information and amusement to readers. So whether you're buying it because it ties in with the Harry Potter books, or because it's for a good cause, just enjoy it!

Rating: Thumbs up! Now you have the inside scoop on all the rules of Quidditch and more!

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