Quidditch through the ages /
Rowling, J. K.,
Quidditch through the ages / Kennilworthy Whisp ; text by J.K. Rowling ; illustrated by Emily Gravett. - First illustrated edition. - xv, 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 30 cm
Kennilworthy Whisp is a fictitious author created by J.K. Rowling. "Whizz Hard Books, 129B Diagon Alley, London." -- Title page. "Kennilworthy Whisp" -- Cover. "With an introduction by Albus Dumbledore" -- Back cover. "Lumos, Comic relief" -- Back cover. "Wizarding World" -- Back cover. Includes fold-out pages. "A fully illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling's Quidditch through the ages (text originally published in 2001)" -- Provided by publisher. Illustrations ©2020.
Foreward by Albus Dumbledore -- About the author -- The evolution of the flying broomstick -- Ancient broom games -- The game from Queerditch Marsh -- The arrival of the golden snitch -- Anti-muggle precautions -- Changes in Quidditch since the fourteenth century: Pitch ; Balls ; Players ; Rules ; Referees -- Quidditch teams of Britain and Ireland -- The spread of Quidditch worldwide -- The development of the racing broom -- Quidditch today.
If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages. This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis. Now fully illustrated in brilliant color by award-winning artist Emily Gravett, this special new edition is a beautiful gift for Harry Potter fans and Quidditch enthusiasts alike.
9781338340563 1338340565
2020935770
Rowling, J. K.--Sports--Juvenile fiction.
Rowling, J. K.--Characters--Juvenile fiction.
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) --Juvenile fiction.
Quidditch (Game)--History--Juvenile fiction.
Sports--Miscellanea--Juvenile fiction.
Sports in literature--Juvenile fiction.
Games--Juvenile fiction.
Wizards--Juvenile fiction.
Magic--Juvenile fiction.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization)--Juvenile fiction.
Sports fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Quidditch through the ages / Kennilworthy Whisp ; text by J.K. Rowling ; illustrated by Emily Gravett. - First illustrated edition. - xv, 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 30 cm
Kennilworthy Whisp is a fictitious author created by J.K. Rowling. "Whizz Hard Books, 129B Diagon Alley, London." -- Title page. "Kennilworthy Whisp" -- Cover. "With an introduction by Albus Dumbledore" -- Back cover. "Lumos, Comic relief" -- Back cover. "Wizarding World" -- Back cover. Includes fold-out pages. "A fully illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling's Quidditch through the ages (text originally published in 2001)" -- Provided by publisher. Illustrations ©2020.
Foreward by Albus Dumbledore -- About the author -- The evolution of the flying broomstick -- Ancient broom games -- The game from Queerditch Marsh -- The arrival of the golden snitch -- Anti-muggle precautions -- Changes in Quidditch since the fourteenth century: Pitch ; Balls ; Players ; Rules ; Referees -- Quidditch teams of Britain and Ireland -- The spread of Quidditch worldwide -- The development of the racing broom -- Quidditch today.
If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages. This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis. Now fully illustrated in brilliant color by award-winning artist Emily Gravett, this special new edition is a beautiful gift for Harry Potter fans and Quidditch enthusiasts alike.
9781338340563 1338340565
2020935770
Rowling, J. K.--Sports--Juvenile fiction.
Rowling, J. K.--Characters--Juvenile fiction.
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) --Juvenile fiction.
Quidditch (Game)--History--Juvenile fiction.
Sports--Miscellanea--Juvenile fiction.
Sports in literature--Juvenile fiction.
Games--Juvenile fiction.
Wizards--Juvenile fiction.
Magic--Juvenile fiction.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization)--Juvenile fiction.
Sports fiction.
Fantasy fiction.