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The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter (Paperback)

by Allan Kronzek (Author), Elizabeth Kronzek (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc) (1 Sep 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0767908473
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767908474
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17.7 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 136,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Ann LaFarge, syndicated columnist, Sept 20, 2001

It's a beautiful book, and one that every Harry Potter fan will want to own...Lavishly illustrated and delicious to read, this is a book to treasure.


Publisher's Weekly

Each entry contains a potent blend of fact, fiction and folklore...Thorough research and period prints combine to create a memorable book.
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61 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure chest of information for fans of Harry Potter, 28 Oct 2002
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This is a really good book; it is presented well and the information it provides is very insightful. Reading this shows how much research J. K. Rowling must have carried out for her Harry Potter books. There is information about old legends that I had never heard of before (for example the Hinkypunk, which appears briefly in chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban).

The book is set out in alphabetical order making information easy to find. Each entry in the book has a reference for which Harry Potter book is relevant. And although the references are for the American editions, because the chapter reference is given, cross reference is still fairly easy.

This is a great book for fans of the Harry Potter series, both young and old. The background information only seems to add to the magic of the series, showing how magic has always been a part of history.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the facts mam, 26 Aug 2005
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This book covers many myths and magical beings associated with the Harry Potter saga. In general it is laid out in alphabetical order. And tackles everything from "Amulet" to "Zombie"
Yes I know we already know about werewolves and zombies from old movies like "My Mom's a Werewolf" asin: 6305538395 and "Weekend at Bernie's II" asin: B00005QT9P. But some creatures never make it to the big screen. So I went in search of ones that I had read about in other literature to see how accurate the book is. One sure test was on Veela. They had that nailed to a tee. Then what about a source to prove it was just not off the top of compiler's head. Sure enough there is a page-by page index and references to the source of information.
The book has sketches where appropriate and a fair bibliography.
Harry is more interesting if you know the background to what he is up against.
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for everyone that loves the Harry Potter books, 7 Feb 2002
It's a perfect book through the magical world from A to Z and from Amulets to Zombies. If you like or really love the Harry Potter books, you should buy this book right now. Believe me, it's really useful.I loved reading this book. It shows you e.g. where to find a Basilisk, how to read palms or tea leafs and all the most strange things you can imagine.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dictionary of Folk Lore
This book is well written. If you are a fan of Harry Potter and lover of folklore & mythology, you will want to read this book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
This attractive little book is a wonderful resource for every fan of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to look at ...
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Unlike many of the guides to the Harry Potter universe, references are subtle and not scattered... Read more

Published on 3 Oct 2003 by hmcni

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting reference book for Potter fans
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and beautiful!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Never believe the firts impression
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1.0 out of 5 stars An Encyclopedia would have been just fine
I have to say that this book really dissapointed me. Since I first read the title, a SORCRERS COMPANION, I thought.. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
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5.0 out of 5 stars As magical as Harry Potter himselF!
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