Have witches always flown on broomsticks? Where does magic come from? Why do wizards use wands? J.K. Rowling's young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants-and a three-headed dog named Fluffy-among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry's adventures. About the Author: Formerly a head writer of television's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" and an editorial director of HarperCollins, David Colbert has authored several acclaimed collections of history and literature including the popular "Eyewitness" series.This book was not authorized, prepared, approved,...
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2011-06-30
Betyg 
Lite snopet att den är skriven efter bara fyra HP-böcker är skrivna. Den känns lite halv. Men annars tycker jag den är rolig. Det mesta har man som vetgirig läsare redan sökt upp men iaf kul!
2011-01-09
Betyg 
Med tanke på hur många fel jag kan hitta i den här boken, så skulle jag inte kunna lita på att någonting stämmer.
