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illyanadallas222's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful supplementary novella that expands the wizarding World.
A must read for sure...
A must read for sure...
viniciusmacedo's review against another edition
4.0
O melhor dos livros extra
Trazendo contos muito bem escritos e, posteriormente, analisados tal coletânea mostra Fan service e histórias bem construídas.
Trazendo contos muito bem escritos e, posteriormente, analisados tal coletânea mostra Fan service e histórias bem construídas.
outoftheblue14's review against another edition
5.0
There was once a kindly old wizard who used his magic generously and wisely for the benefit of his neighbours. Rather than reveal the true source of his power, he pretended that his potions, charms, and antidotes sprang ready-made from the little cauldron he called his lucky cooking pot. From miles around, people came to him with their troubles, and the wizard was pleased to give his pot a stir, and put things right.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the collection of wizarding fairy tales, has made its way into my hands at last! This short collection of popular magical tales was introduced to readers of the Harry Potter series in the seventh and last installment of Harry's story. A copy of this book was given by Albus Dumbledore to Hermione.
This new edition, with introduction and illustrations by J.K.Rowling, has been freshly traduced from the Ancient Runes by Hermione, and features an extensive commentary by Dumbledore himself. Thus, we Muggles get to read the popular fairy tales that every wizarding child grows up with: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump,” and of course, “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” But what makes this book particularly special is Dumbledore's witty, humourous commentary.
"The Wizard and the Hopping Pot" deals with compassion, "The Fountain of Fair Fortune" with generosity, and "The Warlock's Hairy Heart" with love. The last two fairy tales, "Babbity Rabbity and her Cackling Stump" and "The Tale of the Three Brothers", on the other hand, touch the theme that even magic cannot bring back the dead.
My favourite tale was perhaps "The Tale of The Three Brothers", because, as Nymeth already pointed out, it sounded the most like a "real" fairy tale. However, I liked them all. Through these stories we not only gain insights of the wizarding world and its code of ethics, but also learn little tidbits about the other characters in the series. I loved the mentions to Nearly headless Nick and Abertforth Dumbledore.
I think I should go and re-read Deathly Hallows. I know I've forgotten details already. But with so many new books to read, who has the time to go and re-read books I've already read three or four times? Anyway, the HP series remains my favourite of all times.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the collection of wizarding fairy tales, has made its way into my hands at last! This short collection of popular magical tales was introduced to readers of the Harry Potter series in the seventh and last installment of Harry's story. A copy of this book was given by Albus Dumbledore to Hermione.
This new edition, with introduction and illustrations by J.K.Rowling, has been freshly traduced from the Ancient Runes by Hermione, and features an extensive commentary by Dumbledore himself. Thus, we Muggles get to read the popular fairy tales that every wizarding child grows up with: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump,” and of course, “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” But what makes this book particularly special is Dumbledore's witty, humourous commentary.
"The Wizard and the Hopping Pot" deals with compassion, "The Fountain of Fair Fortune" with generosity, and "The Warlock's Hairy Heart" with love. The last two fairy tales, "Babbity Rabbity and her Cackling Stump" and "The Tale of the Three Brothers", on the other hand, touch the theme that even magic cannot bring back the dead.
My favourite tale was perhaps "The Tale of The Three Brothers", because, as Nymeth already pointed out, it sounded the most like a "real" fairy tale. However, I liked them all. Through these stories we not only gain insights of the wizarding world and its code of ethics, but also learn little tidbits about the other characters in the series. I loved the mentions to Nearly headless Nick and Abertforth Dumbledore.
I think I should go and re-read Deathly Hallows. I know I've forgotten details already. But with so many new books to read, who has the time to go and re-read books I've already read three or four times? Anyway, the HP series remains my favourite of all times.
funsized327's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
asaph95's review against another edition
4.0
Full review on my blog: http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/the-tales-of-beedle-bard-beedle-bard-jk.html
I know I'm a bit late to the game, but I just bought this and had to read it! It's short and sweet, but it's also an interesting twist to our muggle fairytales. Each story in the book is different in its own way, and what's even better are the notes from Dumbledore himself! I think I'll go through each story separately and give you guys a little detail on what I liked/didn't like about each one!
I know I'm a bit late to the game, but I just bought this and had to read it! It's short and sweet, but it's also an interesting twist to our muggle fairytales. Each story in the book is different in its own way, and what's even better are the notes from Dumbledore himself! I think I'll go through each story separately and give you guys a little detail on what I liked/didn't like about each one!
guillevaldata's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite story was The Fountain of Fair Fortune ❤️
kitkat175's review against another edition
3.0
My sister Isabella got this for me, when she won it somewhere, and she gave it to me cause she knows how much I love Harry Potter.
I liked this, but it was not my favourite. The last story about the three brothers, has always been one of my favourite stories from Harry Potter. Harry potter books and movies have always been my favourite and I have a pretty solid collection on my bookshelf. I have always found harry potter books so cozy and and comforting to read and to be apart of that world. Dumbledore always gives the best advice. I feel like the audiobook would have been so much better to read and listen to, and probably so much more entertaining. I have read all the Harry Potter books, the cursed child as well, and all the fantastic beasts books that have come out. These books are very short reads, and only take like a day to read but also depends if your a slow or fast reader. I love the books based on this wizarding world especially this one. I know I am missing one but I don't think that I will read it.
LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN THIS BOOK
1. The Wizard and the Hopping Pot
2. The Fountain of Fair Fortune
3. The Warlock’s Hairy Heart
4. Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump
5. The Tale of the Three Brothers
I liked this, but it was not my favourite. The last story about the three brothers, has always been one of my favourite stories from Harry Potter. Harry potter books and movies have always been my favourite and I have a pretty solid collection on my bookshelf. I have always found harry potter books so cozy and and comforting to read and to be apart of that world. Dumbledore always gives the best advice. I feel like the audiobook would have been so much better to read and listen to, and probably so much more entertaining. I have read all the Harry Potter books, the cursed child as well, and all the fantastic beasts books that have come out. These books are very short reads, and only take like a day to read but also depends if your a slow or fast reader. I love the books based on this wizarding world especially this one. I know I am missing one but I don't think that I will read it.
LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN THIS BOOK
1. The Wizard and the Hopping Pot
2. The Fountain of Fair Fortune
3. The Warlock’s Hairy Heart
4. Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump
5. The Tale of the Three Brothers