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A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts

By David Colbert

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About the Author

Formerly a head writer for "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," David Colbert, author of The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter and The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings, is best known as an author of the acclaimed Eyewitness history series. A graduate of Brown University, he studied anthropology and mythology and has spent much of his life in libraries.

Reviews

?A guide to the history, literature and mythology Rowling sprinkles throughout her Harry Potter books... Fun to read.?
?"St. Louis Post-Dispatch"
?Have you ever wondered where J.K. Rowling gets her ideas for fantastic beasts and magical critters? You can learn about them in "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter."?
?"Detroit Free Press"
?Digs deep into different cultures and mythologies to piece together the origins of Rowling's characters. Learn about griffins, goblins, Latin, and why Harry is a universal hero.?
?"Baltimore Sun"
?A feast for future game-show contestants? You could use it as reference to set up a round of Jeopardy!?
?"Orlando Sentinel"
?A glorious tribute to Rowling's work.?
?"Times" (London)
?David Colbert gives a fresh insight into Rowling's books.?
?"New Straits Times" (Malaysia)
?Excellent.?
?"The Nation" (Thailand)
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