Book Genre: Fantasy

The Tales of the Beedle Bard

Tales of the Beedle BardTitle: The Tales of the Beedle Bard
Series: Hogwarts Library Book #3
Genre: ,
Author: J.K. Rowling, Hermione Granger (Translator from Runes)
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: January 1, 2008

Summary (from Goodreads):

"The Tales of Beedle the Bard" contains five richly diverse fairy tales, each with its own magical character, that will variously bring delight, laughter and the thrill of mortal peril.

Additional notes for each story penned by Professor Albus Dumbledore will be enjoyed by Muggles and wizards alike, as the Professor muses on the morals illuminated by the tales, and reveals snippets of information about life at Hogwarts.

A uniquely magical volume, with illustrations by the author, J. K. Rowling, that will be treasured for years to come.

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Short Stories From Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies

Short Storis from Hogwarts of heroism hardship and dangerous hobbiesTitle: Short Stories From Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies
Series: Pottermore Presents #1
Genre: ,
Author: J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Pottermore
Publication Date: September 6, 2016

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‘Minerva was the Roman goddess of warriors and wisdom. William McGonagall is celebrated as the worst poet in British history. There was something irresistible to me about his name, and the idea that such a brilliant woman might be a distant relative of the buffoonish McGonagall.’ – J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.

These stories of heroism, hardship and dangerous hobbies profile two of the Harry Potter stories’ most courageous and iconic characters: Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin. J.K. Rowling also gives us a peek behind the closed curtains of Sybill Trelawney’s life, and you’ll encounter the reckless, magical-beast-loving Silvanus Kettleburn along the way.

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Short Stories From Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists

short stories from hogwarts of power, politics and pesky poltergeistsTitle: Short Stories From Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists
Series: Pottermore Presents #2
Genre: ,
Author: J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Pottermore
Publication Date: September 6, 2016

Summary (from Goodreads):

No Muggle Prime Minister has ever set foot in the Ministry of Magic, for reasons most succinctly summed up by ex-Minister Dugald McPhail (term of office 1858-1865): “their puir wee braines couldnae cope wi’ it.”’ – J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.

These stories of power, politics and pesky poltergeists give you a glimpse into the darker side of the wizarding world, revealing the ruthless roots of Professor Umbridge, the lowdown on the Ministers for Magic and the history of the wizarding prison Azkaban. You will also delve deeper into Horace Slughorn’s early years as Potions master at Hogwarts - and his acquaintance with one Tom Marvolo Riddle.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

harry potter and the chamber of secretsTitle: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Series: Harry Potter #2
Genre: ,
Author: J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Date: June 2, 1998

Summary (from Goodreads):

Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he’s packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.

And strike it does. For in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls’ bathroom. But then the real trouble begins – someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects… Harry Potter himself!

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Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide

hogwarts: an incomplete and unreliable guideTitle: Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide
Series: Pottermore Presents #3
Genre: ,
Author: J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Pottermore
Publication Date: September 6, 2016

Summary (from Goodreads):

‘The Ministry of Magic felt strongly, however, that to construct an additional wizarding station in the middle of London would stretch even the Muggles’ notorious determination not to notice magic when it was exploding in front of their faces.’ – J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.

Hogwarts An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide takes you on a journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You’ll venture into the Hogwarts grounds, become better acquainted with its more permanent residents, learn more about lessons and discover secrets of the castle . . . all at the turn of a page.

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