Quidditch Through the Ages

J.K. Rowling

ISBN 10: 1526603020 ISBN 13: 9781526603029

Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books, 2018

Synopsis

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts school library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans and Quidditch lovers, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. Narrated by Andrew Lincoln, this is the first audiobook edition of the famous sports book ever to be released. Andrew's film credits include Love Actually and Made in Dagenham, and he has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Rick Grimes in the TV show The Walking Dead. Dip in to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the wizarding world's most thrilling sport ... Running time: 1 hr 28 mins

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About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London's West End in the summer of 2016 and on Broadway in early 2018. In 2012, J.K. Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adult readers, and the Strike crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France's Legion d'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Review

Anyone who plays or watches Quidditch regularly will relish Mr Whisp's book * Albus Dumbledore * A veritable treasure trove of hitherto unknown facts about the sport of warlocks * Bathilda Bagshot, author of A HISTORY OF MAGIC * A thoroughly enjoyable book; Quidditch fans are sure to find it both instructive and entertaining * Which Broomstick? *

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1526603020
• ISBN 13: 9781526603029
• Binding: Audio CD