• click here to return to the homepage •
or 
Home > Categories > Books > Reference > The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter review
- What were the models for the Order of the Phoenix?
- Where do those names come from?
- Could Snape's potions actuall;y work?
J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter reveals the stories behind the stories.
In this fully updated edition, all the questions you ever wanted to ask about Harry's fantastical world are answered. Discover the astonishing origins of magical creatures, the clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and ancient magic spells.
From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry's adventures.
Harry Potter : 3 : The Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter : 4 : The Goblet of Fire
Top Trumps : Specials - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Top Trumps : Specials - Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Audiobook
Harry Potter : Golden Snitch Sticker Kit
Harry Potter : Time-Turner Sticker Kit
Building Cards - Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter: 2: The Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter: 5: The Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter: 6: The Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter: 7: The Deathly Hallows Part 1
Harry Potter: 8: The Deathly Hallows Part 2
Galileo's Dream
Not a Stick
Dizzy the Dragonfly Learns to Tell Time
Inkle and Eckle - The Frog on the Dog
Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister
Jake in Space: Rocket Battles
Wheelnuts 5: Rainforest Rumble
The Little Yellow Digger Treasury
Star Wars Jedi Academy #4: A New ClassProduct reviews...
Review by: tucker (Karl)
Dated: 7th of August, 2004
I haven't read the Harry Potter books, but I have seen the movies, and they were stunning enough to give me a keen interest in any 'reference' book relating to them.
Having a long-standing interest in the origins of myths and legends, religious icons and the like, I was really impressed by this paperback. For a small book, it carries a lot of detail and information.
As well as factual, easy-referenced information, it also contains some 'commentary' that may or may not be accurate, but is relevant and entertaining, giving the reader a thirst to investigate for themselves... which I always feel is an aspect of a truely great reference book. One should NEVER take only one viewpoint to be The One Truth...
Overall... I was really impressed. If I hadn't already promised this book to another, far more deserving, reviewer... I would happily have kept this as part of my Mythology reference library.
Random listing from 'Books'...
It begins in the most boring place in the world: Chickentown, U.S.A. There lives Candy Quackenbush, he heart bursting for some clue as to what her future might hold.
When the answer comes, it's not one she expects. Out of nowhere comes a wave, and Candy, led by a man called John Michief (whose brothers live on the horns on his ... more...
All trademarks, images and copyrights on this site are owned by their respective companies.
KIWIreviews is an independent entity, part of the Knock Out News Group. This is a free public forum presenting user opinions on selected products, and as such the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinion of kiwireviews.nz and are protected under New Zealand law by the "Honest Opinion" clause of the Defamation Act of 1992. KIWIreviews accepts no liability for statements made on this site, on the premise that they have been submitted as the true and honest opinions of the individual posters. In most cases, prices and dates stated are approximate and should be considered as only guidelines.
"Common sense is just experience so ingrained, you use it almost without thinking. The worst thing is, we aren't born with it."
unknown
