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Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic. Cover Image Book Book

Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic.

Rowling, J. K., (illustrator.). Kay, Jim (Illustrator), (illustrator.). Lomenech Gill, Olivia, (illustrator.). British Library, (organizer,, host institution.).

Summary:

"As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories." --Cover flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1338267108
  • ISBN: 9781338267105
  • Physical Description: 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2017]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Illustrations by J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, and Olivia Lomenech Gill.
"A collection of artifacts from the British Library exhibition in the UK Harry Potter, A History of Magic"--Front cover.
"British Library"--Front cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
The magical world of Harry Potter -- The journey -- Potions and alchemy -- Herbology -- Charms -- Astronomy -- Divination -- Defence against the dark arts -- Care of magical creatures -- Past, present, future -- The British Library -- J. K. Rowling.
Subject: Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series > History > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series > Miscellanea > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. > Knowledge > Magic > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
British Library > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Magic in literature > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Wizards in literature > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Exhibition catalogs.

Available copies

  • 2 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker County Library 823.914 .H323b 2017 (Text) 37814003478758 JUV NON-FICTION Available -
Hood River County Library J 823 HAR (Text) 33892100499228 Children's Non-Fiction Checked out 04/24/2025
Milton-Freewater Public Library j133.4 Rowli (Text) 37862000403030 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -

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