Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Property of Harry Potter)

Newt Scamander (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling)

ISBN 10: 0439295017 / ISBN 13: 9780439295017

Published by Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic), New York, NY U.S.A., 2001

About this Item

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's classic compendium of magical creatures, has delighted generations of wizarding readers. This "copy" was the personal property of Harry Potter with his notes throughout. Now, in this updated edition with a new foreword by Newt himself and the unveiling of six beasts little known outside the American wizarding community, Muggles too have the chance to discover where the Thunderbird lives, what the Puffskein eats, and why shiny objects should always be kept away from the Niffler. Written for grades 4-8- A slim paperback was made to look like actual Hogwarts tomes, complete with creased/scratched covers and plenty of marginalia scribbled by Harry and other students. Fabulous Beasts, a facsimile of Harry Potter's very own textbook, contains descriptions of 75 magical beasts, written in a wonderfully dry yet droll style by a renowned magizoologist. Harry Potter fans who pride themselves on knowing every minute bit of Hogwarts trivia will devour this book. From Professor Dumbledore's introductions to the price listed on the back cover (14 Sickles 3 Knuts), readers will find a wealth of detailed magical lore and laugh-out-loud humor. Not as gripping as the actual series, of course, but fans who were waiting for the fifth installment were entertained by this volume in the meantime. New paperback book always privately owned. No creases, tightly bound with no extraneous markings. Gift Quality Book. Copyright 2001. Printed in U.S.A. Stated First American Edition February, 2001. Published by Arthur A. Levine Books "in association with Obscurus Books 18a Dragon Alley, London." Print-line indicates this copy from 1st printing 2001. ISBN: 0-439-29501-7. No LCCN. MSR = $3.99. Seller Inventory # 007184

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (...

Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic), New York, NY U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Rowling; J. K.

Condition: Fine

Signed: Faux Signature (No Value Added

Edition: First American Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

A facsimile edition of the text required for the Hogwarts' Care of Magical Creatures class offers alphabetically arranged entries detailing the characteristics of such mythical beasts as hippogrifs, blast-ended screwts, dragons, and unicorns.

About the Author:

Newt Scamander was awarded the Order of Merlin, Second Class, in 1979 in recognition of his services to the study of magical beasts, Magizoology. Now retired, he lives in Dorset with his wife, Porpentina, and their pet Kneazles: Hoppy, Milly, and Mauler.