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Author:

Kronzek, Allan Zola.

Title:

The sorcerer's companion : a guide to the magical world of Harry Potter / Allan Zola Kronzek and Elizabeth Kronzek.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publisher:

Broadway Books

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

xv, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Rowling, J. K--Harry Potter--Harry Potter--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Children's stories, English--History and criticism--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Wizards in literature--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Magic in literature--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Other Authors:

Kronzek, Elizabeth, 1969-

Notes:

LC and DDC derived from 2nd ed. LC record. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Amulet -- Arithmancy -- Astrology -- Banshee -- Basilisk -- Boggart -- Broomstick -- Cat -- Cauldron -- Centaur -- Charm -- Chimera -- Circe -- Crystal ball -- Curse -- Dark arts -- Demon -- Divination -- Dragons -- Dreams -- Dwarf -- Elf -- Fairy -- Fluffy -- Flying carpet -- Forbidden forest -- Ghost -- Ghoul -- Giant -- Gnome -- Goblin -- Griffin -- Grim -- Grindylow -- Hag -- Herbology -- Hex -- Hinkypunk -- Hippogriff -- Horoscope -- Invisibility cloak -- Jinx -- Kappa -- Legilimency -- Leprechaun -- Magic -- Magician -- Magic mirror -- Magic wand -- Magic words -- Mandrake -- Manticore -- Merlin -- Mermaid/merman -- Morgana -- Mummy -- Nicholas Flamel -- Owl -- Palmistry -- Paracelsus -- Petrification -- Phoenix -- Pixie -- Poltergeist -- Potion -- Prophecy -- Red cap -- Runes -- Salamander -- Snake -- Sorcerer -- Sorcerer's stone -- Spell -- Sphinx -- Spider -- Stag -- Talisman -- Tea-leaf reading -- Toad -- Transfiguration -- Troll -- Unicorn -- Vampire -- Veela -- The veil -- Werewolf -- Witch -- Witch persecution -- Wizard -- Yeti -- Zombie -- The meaning behind the names -- Acknowledgements -- Bibliography -- Illustration credits -- Index.

Summary:

"Millions of readers around the world have been enchanted by the magical world of wizardry, spells, and mythical beasts inhabited by Harry Potter and his friends. But what most readers don't know is that there is a centuries-old trove of true history, folklore, and mythology behind Harry's fantastic universe. Now, with The Sorcerer's Companion, those without access to the Hogwarts Library can school themselves in the fascinating lore behind J.K. Rowling's world of magic..."--P. [4] of cover.

ISBN:

0307885135 (trade pbk.) : :
9780307885135 (trade pbk.) : :

Locations:

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

TLPB492 -- Krabbenhoft Public Library (Sabula)