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Summary: interesting little books for the Harry Potter fan to read
Review: I don't know how useful these booklets are as reference guides to the Harry Potter series but they're fun to read. I'd say they take a more light hearted approach than the big books do and would be easier to read for the young reader.
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Summary: Cute
Review: I'll prolly be ripped to shreds for rating these books a four and calling them cute, but I can hardly call them glowing insights into the meaning of life, can I? They're a nice diversion for the Harry Potter fan and a nice accompanying piece to the novels themselves. However, people who haven't read the books at least once (gosh, are there any left?) won't understand many of the references or sidenotes.I preferred "Magical Beasts" to "Quidditch," with a nice assortment of magical beasties rather than the descriptions of various broomstick fouls. (Though I am not a sports person) It was a cute touch to have little notes and scribblings on the edges of the pages, as many students do to their textbooks. (Although I wish that there had been more indication, other than writing style, who had made the notes - perhaps different-colored ink for different students?) The array of beasties and sports will appeal to fans of the books. What I didn't like, and what takes a point off, is the fact that these are pamphlets rather than true textbooks. Given that Rowling did not need to think up a plot, characters, dialogue and so forth, couldn't she have given the poor at LEAST 150 pages per book? I found it rather unpleasant-sounding that the proceeds for these small and briefly written books, rather than "Order of the Pheonix," are going to charity... A cute diversion for the Harry Potter fan, but not for you if you are not a fan.
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Summary: But the Type was too small, and I couldn't read it...!
Review: ....so I have no idea what it is about. To Publishers: How about, in the next printing, giving us a few more pages and raising the font size? Thanks! A Grandma (and not the only one, I'll bet!)
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Summary: cool
Review: These were some pretty nifty little books. And i do mean little, not more than like 50 pages or something, but they were worth it. The books told you a lot about different magical things(and also explained many phenomenons such as the Loch Ness Monster). I'd suggest buying these just to fill in the wait for Book 5. And it also showed that US money sucks for galleons. Well, buy them if you want a short, entertaining little read
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Summary: Enjoyable descriptions
Review: The kids and I all enjoyed it. Another favorite is "ELIXIR: The Medieval Quest" which is an exciting adventure we like to read to each other on road trips.
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Summary: Harry Potter is not 'for children only'!
Review: Like most fantasy or children's books, there is a common misperception that they are specfically entertaining for children. I couldn't disagree more, and these books are excellent examples to the contrary. I have several friends who are both into fantasy and not into fantasy. Two have kids ages 5 and 3. When they read Harry Potter to their children, they not only get to bond with their children who are fascinated by the book - they enjoy it themselves! Like good Looney Tunes bits in the past, some jokes are funnier if you're an adult. In these particular two books, Miss Rowling has shown that she really has a finger on the pulse of what makes kids tick. After the first four books, and with a fifth due very soon, she realized that most kids were using their imaginations (which in these days is rare) and wondering about 'What if I were in school with Harry?' and 'How would I know what to do and where to go?' amongst other questions. These two books fit that bill well and I think those parents who got questions from their children like 'What's a muggle?' will also enjoy these books more than they might guess. Buy these books - at this price their return to you and yours makes this a pearl of a deal!
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Summary: Great....for books without a plot
Review: I admire J.K. Rowling's selflessness in donating all her royalties to a noble cause. And it's nice to get some more HP info after a long wait. Yet, perhaps she could have written something with more of a storyline? Short stories, perhaps.... Ah, well, I shouldn't nitpick. The books are humorous and informational. I'd rather have textbooks on Harry Potter than nothing at all. For all those itching to read ANYTHING Harry, these books will not disappoint.
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Summary: Inventive and Fun
Review: Even if these books weren't about magic they would still be magical. A lot of thought went into presenting this set as AUTHENTIC books from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Both come not only in distressed covers (showing their popularity among the students), but entertaining doodles and asides from Harry and freinds in the columns, forwards from Albus Dumbledore, About the Author segments, Diagon Alley publishing houses and even a library check out form for Quidditch Through the Ages! Such details along with the already wonderous subject matter only heighten my enjoyment of these books. Rest assured that all the charm and craft found in the series is presented here as well. You'll learn all about the fantastic Billywig (an insect native to Australia that has not a poisionous sting, but a levitative one) and see how all the differnt balls of Quidditch have evolved over the years. It might not be the next chapter in Harry's story, but this set is still a sure fire hit with any fan of the series. It's also a great way to immerse yourself in Harry's world. And don't forget that part of the profits will benefit Comic Relief UK! What more can you ask for?
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Summary: Harry Potter Schoolbooks: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fan
Review: These two books are sooo cool! You can use them as reference when reading the actual series, and they are for a good cause. So go out and spend your few dollars, on these very cheap yet worthwhile reads!!
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Summary: Fun read!
Review: So far I have read "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." It is a great book! I wouldn't reccomend reading it until you have read the Harry Potter series though, because many of the comments by Harry and Ron throughout the book relate to events in the series. It is a quick, fun read, and it is a great way to get "muggles" more in-touch with Harry's magical world. :-)
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