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A review by book_concierge
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander, J.K. Rowling
2.0
This slim little volume is supposedly a faithful reprinting of Harry Potter’s very own copy of this text book. It includes various notes and drawings in the margins made by the young wizard and his friends as they studied the care and feeding of magical creatures. We learn of the history of the various agencies, councils and departments responsible for regulating creatures, beings, and spirits. The volume explains the classification system (X to XXXXX), the habitats and habits of the various creatures, as well as multiple helpful tips for dealing with them.
It’s a clever premise and wonderfully well executed. My only complaint is the typeface; my older eyes would have liked MUCH larger print, and perhaps more illustrations (though it’s nice to let the imagination run wild). All proceeds from sale of this book go to a U.K. foundation that helps disadvantaged children worldwide.
It’s a clever premise and wonderfully well executed. My only complaint is the typeface; my older eyes would have liked MUCH larger print, and perhaps more illustrations (though it’s nice to let the imagination run wild). All proceeds from sale of this book go to a U.K. foundation that helps disadvantaged children worldwide.