Quidditch Through the Ages is published in aid of Lumos, an international children's charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Packed with trivia, tales of on-pitch antics, and Quidditch stars past and present - this is a great gift for the whole family. There's magic and wonder in equal measure for both newcomers to the Wizarding World and established Harry Potter fans. Devoured by Harry Potter in his first year, and consulted on a daily basis by the young witches and wizards at Hogwarts, Quidditch Through the Ages whisks readers on a whistle-stop tour through the game's hilarious (and often foul) history. Rowling's witty, inventive text with Emily Gravett's incredible artistic imagination. Bursting with glorious illustrations, magical memorabilia and two super-sized fold-outs, this spectacular new full-colour edition pairs J.K. *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash-equivalent price less sales taxes.Get ready to learn everything you need to know about the sport at the heart of Hogwarts! Quidditch Through the Ages is the essential companion to the Harry Potter series, a funny, fact-packed fantasy history of the seriously competitive wizarding sport. These proceeds will be shared 20% for Comic Relief and 80% for Lumos Foundation. 15% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this audiobook will be made available to the charities for their work across the UK and globally including helping children and young people have a better life. Lumos Foundation is a registered charity in the UK with no. Rowling in 2014 and is available to read on .įans of Quidditch Through the Ages are sure to enjoy the other Hogwarts Library books: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.Ĭomic Relief, operating name Charity Projects, is a registered charity in the UK with charity nos. This audio edition also includes over an hour and a half of bonus content featuring The History of the Quidditch World Cup, narrated by Andrew Lincoln, and commentary on the Quidditch World Cup final, narrated by Annette Badland (as Rita Skeeter) and Imogen Church (as Ginny Potter). His other film and television credits include Made in Dagenham, Strike Back and Love Actually. Andrew is a People's Choice Awards winner and a BAFTA nominated actor, best known for his role as Rick Grimes in the TV series The Walking Dead. Narrated by Andrew Lincoln, this is the first audiobook edition of Whisp's book ever to be released. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a complete newcomer to the sport, you'll be in good company when you pick up this particular Hogwarts Library book.įrom its origins on Queerditch Marsh in the eleventh century to the sophisticated sport played today, discover how 'Quidditch unites witches and wizards from all walks of life, bringing us together to share moments of exhilaration, triumph and (for those who support the Chudley Cannons) despair', according to Professor Albus Dumbledore's foreword.ĭo you know why refereeing a Quidditch match was once a task for only the bravest witches and wizards, or how to tell a Transylvanian Tackle from a Woollongong Shimmy? In this enlightening and highly popular Hogwarts library book, Kennilworthy Whisp reveals the daring highs and dangerous lows of the glorious game of Quidditch. Or perhaps, like Hermione Granger, your thirst for knowledge is somehow just never quite satisfied. Maybe you dream of catching the elusive Golden Snitch to the sound of deafening cheers all around you, as a certain Harry Potter once did. There are three in particular you might have heard mentioned by certain Hogwarts students, and that you can add to your listening list too, including Quidditch Through the Ages. "At Queerditch Marsh, however, a game had been created that would one day become the most popular in the wizarding world."Īs every fan of the Harry Potter stories knows, the shelves of the Hogwarts Library are home to all sorts of fascinating books.
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