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mehsi's review
5.0
The family/child version of the book: Harry Potter: A History of Magic.
So happy I finally finished this one and the other book. I got these in 2017(Christmas), but since I was going to the exhibit in February 2018 (my hubby organised it as a birthday surprise) I didn't want to spoil it. After that it was just too soon to read as I still remembered everything. And now? Still remember plenty, but I loved visiting the exhibit again!
This book is essentially the same as the History of Magic book, however there is a big difference. It is more simplified. Whereas the other book is more for adults this one is more for children.
But there are other differences. For instance there are other illustrations and images that pop up, there are biographies for the characters, fun experiments and things to try at home (which I absolutely loved and I am sure kids will love to try them out as well), and plenty of more that will keep you interested for the entire book.
I had so much fun reading this one. While I read the books back to back, I wasn't bored once while reading. This book just has a different tone, less serious, more playful than the other that made it a whole different read for me. It gave a different view to the exhibition and I loved it.
I would highly recommend this one to Harry Potter and magic fans everywhere. For the adults, be sure to grab both books, believe me you won't be disappointed.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So happy I finally finished this one and the other book. I got these in 2017(Christmas), but since I was going to the exhibit in February 2018 (my hubby organised it as a birthday surprise) I didn't want to spoil it. After that it was just too soon to read as I still remembered everything. And now? Still remember plenty, but I loved visiting the exhibit again!
This book is essentially the same as the History of Magic book, however there is a big difference. It is more simplified. Whereas the other book is more for adults this one is more for children.
But there are other differences. For instance there are other illustrations and images that pop up, there are biographies for the characters, fun experiments and things to try at home (which I absolutely loved and I am sure kids will love to try them out as well), and plenty of more that will keep you interested for the entire book.
I had so much fun reading this one. While I read the books back to back, I wasn't bored once while reading. This book just has a different tone, less serious, more playful than the other that made it a whole different read for me. It gave a different view to the exhibition and I loved it.
I would highly recommend this one to Harry Potter and magic fans everywhere. For the adults, be sure to grab both books, believe me you won't be disappointed.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
ankysbookbubble's review
5.0
Oh my God. Those illustrations were gorgeous! And I can't believe so many of the magic things (I mean, MANDRAKES?!) actually exist(ed) in real life!
This book was short, fun and beautiful. A must-have for every Potterhead out there!
This book was short, fun and beautiful. A must-have for every Potterhead out there!
ginabyeg's review
4.0
Engaging book of facts, trivia, and neat artifacts--all from or relating to JK Rowling's Harry Potter series in some way. It is neat to see samples of her writing, learn the origins of many of the magical creatures, charms, and characters she created for her books, and admire the illustrations of Jim Kay. While this is markedly a children's book (as made obvious by the nature of the "try this at home" experiments and activities), it is a book that Potter fans of all ages will enjoy.
redhdlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting. I loved seeing J.K. Rowling’s writings, edits, and drawings. Wish I could see the actual exhibit as all the historical pieces look fascinating.
matiel72's review against another edition
5.0
A fun look at how the "real world" influences the world of Harry Potter. Perfect for any Potterhead
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
This was a pretty neat and informative nonfiction book about Harry Potter creatures & ideas
elon's review against another edition
3.0
Inget fel på den, ett kul och intressant komplement till Potter-världen, men jag vet inte om jag är för historiskt ointresserad eller redan påläst, men det mesta kändes ganska ointressant eller som att det inte gav mig något nytt, men då var jag också ute mer efter bakom kulisserna-material (som de handskrivna sidorna osv) än till exempel en kort beskrivning om spådomskonstens historia i verkligheten.