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Quidditch Through the Ages (Harry Potter Companion Books #2)
Did you know that: there are 700 ways of committing a foul in Quidditch? The game first began to evolve on Queerditch Marsh - What Bumphing is? That Puddlemere United is oldest team in the Britain and Ireland league (founded 1163). All this information and much more could be yours once you have read this book: this is all you could ever need to know about the history, the...more
Hardcover, 56 pages
Published
June 2001
by Scholastic
(first published March 11th 2001)
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Apr 09, 2007
Amanda
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4 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Dorks like me
So, in the increasing hysteria mounting over the advent of the final Harry Potter book, I have been reading anything I can get my hands on before we all know how it ends and the fun is over! This teeny little book is quite funny and reads in about 10 minutes. Written exclusively for charity, it includes a libary check-out card in the front with "H. Potter" on the final line, as well as an explanatory foreward by Dumbledore himself. Utterly charming, it is more evidence that Rowling's universe is...more
Trying to hold on to the last traces of this magical world, I think I have reached the end of the rope.
This book is a short historical commentary on the game Quidditch and it reads like a course book.At some parts the book becomes interesting when the author is not giving you data and names of the teams that have played this game, the evolution across the countries, the changes that took place in the bat and the balls(?).
The snippets about the snitch and team alignments are interesting for the...more
This book is a short historical commentary on the game Quidditch and it reads like a course book.At some parts the book becomes interesting when the author is not giving you data and names of the teams that have played this game, the evolution across the countries, the changes that took place in the bat and the balls(?).
The snippets about the snitch and team alignments are interesting for the...more
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This book came in a package with "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" when I bought it. Of the two, I prefer this one. "Quidditch Through the Ages" goes in-depth with a very convincing history. Rowling does a great job making this world believable that it’s real. She starts off from the invention of this game in a wizard family’s backyard, shows historical artifacts, and explains the more primitive version of the sport. She goes on to talk about rules, historic games, advances in brooms and...more
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To reveal the Qudditch Through the Ages...You'll be enlightened with a brief bits of the History of Magic itself..
Whether it is based on TRUE EVENTS or totally from the "moste creativee mindee of Joanna Rowling" - which I start ,after her Potter saga and these related books that is real :)-you'll be fully entertained :)
The books is almost perfect just lack of one small thing, mentioning that Quidditch is now Widely played by MUGGLES through the world :)
Google it :) you'll shock .
May be it was be...more
Whether it is based on TRUE EVENTS or totally from the "moste creativee mindee of Joanna Rowling" - which I start ,after her Potter saga and these related books that is real :)-you'll be fully entertained :)
The books is almost perfect just lack of one small thing, mentioning that Quidditch is now Widely played by MUGGLES through the world :)
Google it :) you'll shock .
May be it was be...more
this is a great book for quidditich fans and harry potter fans...not done yet but i will most likly love it:)))
9/29/11- done with this book, but sadly i cant put it in my books for school because its not a chapter book, theres not even 100 pages
9/29/11- done with this book, but sadly i cant put it in my books for school because its not a chapter book, theres not even 100 pages
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Oct 25, 2011
El Templo de las Mil Puertas
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"Tras los seudónimos Newt Scamander y Kennilworthy Whisp no se esconde un negro a saldo de las grandes editoriales, ni un escritor tímido que no tiene foto ni en su DNI. La auténtica identidad de estos dos magos no es otra que J.K. Rowling, la archiconocida autora de la saga Harry Potter, que aprovechó el parón de tres años entre la redacción de El Cáliz de Fuego y La Orden del Fénix para escribir estos dos libros cuyos beneficios han ido destinados íntegramente a una organización benéfica. Anim...more
Brits do take their sport seriously, and rightly so. The country gave the world Cricket, coined the terms "sticky wicket", "That's not cricket!" and "hat trick" from events in a sport so wickedly complex and tests so long as to boggle the mind of less hardy souls must also have been the source of the most famous magical sport ever devised.
This humorous and very short book serves the very noble purpose of raising money for the charitable work of Comic Relief, by gratuitously plying the success of...more
This humorous and very short book serves the very noble purpose of raising money for the charitable work of Comic Relief, by gratuitously plying the success of...more
Quidditch Through the Ages, by J. K. Rowling
The second reproduction of a Hogwarts book, "Quidditch Through the Ages" was written by J. K. Rowling for Britain's Comic Relief charity. A foreword by Albus Dumbledore introduces the book to wizards and Muggles alike, warning readers to be wary of any book jinxes from the Hogwarts librarian, Madam Pince.
This is probably my favorite sports book of all time, and I enjoy reading it each time I reread the Harry Potter series. There are several nice little...more
The second reproduction of a Hogwarts book, "Quidditch Through the Ages" was written by J. K. Rowling for Britain's Comic Relief charity. A foreword by Albus Dumbledore introduces the book to wizards and Muggles alike, warning readers to be wary of any book jinxes from the Hogwarts librarian, Madam Pince.
This is probably my favorite sports book of all time, and I enjoy reading it each time I reread the Harry Potter series. There are several nice little...more
Als großer Harry Potter Fan war ich natürlich begeistert, dass Joanne K. Rowling noch einige Leckerlis für die Fans geschrieben hat. "Quidditch im Wandel der Zeiten" ist ein Zusatzband, der sich mit der Sportart Quidditch und dessen Geschichte befasst.
Man erfährt auf gerade einmal fünfundsechzig Seiten zwar sehr viel zu dieser einmaligen Sportart, allerdings ist dieses Buch bei Weitem kein Buch, dass man unbedingt gelesen haben muss. Joanne K. Rowling bietet ein paar nette Infos, die man jedoch...more
Man erfährt auf gerade einmal fünfundsechzig Seiten zwar sehr viel zu dieser einmaligen Sportart, allerdings ist dieses Buch bei Weitem kein Buch, dass man unbedingt gelesen haben muss. Joanne K. Rowling bietet ein paar nette Infos, die man jedoch...more
This book was a quick and fun read, so there isn't much to say about it. I wish it was longer because it was pretty entertaining and I really love J.K. Rowling's world so much. This is just another proof that J.K. Rowling can definitely write well and that she definitely planned this world out extensively. This book goes right with the Harry Potter series. I'm really glad she wrote it because I never get tired of this world and I got a bit more insight to the Harry Potter world because of it. It...more
Jun 05, 2011
Ethan Clark
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Hardcore Harry Potter fans
Recommended to Ethan by:
Kismet
With the release of the Tales of Beedle the Bard nearly three years ago, it's become a rarity to find any other stories written by J.K. Rowling. Fortunately, I discovered this little booklet on a bookshelf downstairs a few months ago, and I've only gotten around to reading it this weekend.
If you're having any doubts about this being written by the world-renowned author, the voice is a dead give-away. It may be a different fictional character that she's writing as, but the wry wit and humor is v...more
If you're having any doubts about this being written by the world-renowned author, the voice is a dead give-away. It may be a different fictional character that she's writing as, but the wry wit and humor is v...more
I started reading this title while reading Les Misérables. I was just reading that part about Waterloo. As much as I enjoyed Jean Valjean´s and Fantine´s story, this stupid battle was so boring, I had to force myself to turn the pages.
When I picked this up, it was like leaving Sahara Desert and entering oasis. Fresh, entertaining, amusing, it was pure pleasure to read this book.
I loved how in the beginning, Madam Pince(the librarian) writes:
"A warning: If you rip, tear, shred, bend, fold, deface...more
When I picked this up, it was like leaving Sahara Desert and entering oasis. Fresh, entertaining, amusing, it was pure pleasure to read this book.
I loved how in the beginning, Madam Pince(the librarian) writes:
"A warning: If you rip, tear, shred, bend, fold, deface...more
Kennilworthy Whisp's history of Quidditch is rather dry; nonetheless, it does contain some fine entertainments.
His chapter on "The Arrival of the Golden Snitch" is particularly fun, especially when talking about the Golden Snidgets that gave rise to what we now call the Snitch. Another high point is his chapter on "Quidditch Teams of England and Ireland," which recounts each team's finest moments and illuminates the long time rivalries that are sure to spring up in any sporting competition.
Over...more
His chapter on "The Arrival of the Golden Snitch" is particularly fun, especially when talking about the Golden Snidgets that gave rise to what we now call the Snitch. Another high point is his chapter on "Quidditch Teams of England and Ireland," which recounts each team's finest moments and illuminates the long time rivalries that are sure to spring up in any sporting competition.
Over...more
I found this really quite interesting, as JK Rowling fleshes out the history of the sport that has almost become a part of the conscience as any other traditional real life sport! The information about how the Golden Snitch came into being was fascinating, and I particularly enjoyed the quotes from unhappy fans every time there was a significant change in the regulations. As an F1 fan, I can understand that perfectly!
Unlike the Fantastic Beasts book, there were no additional notes in the margin...more
Unlike the Fantastic Beasts book, there were no additional notes in the margin...more
This is a quick, fluffy read that, like the other "supplementary" Harry Potter books, is a replica of the literature found within the magical society depicted in the main story. I bought these and read them simply because I am an unapologetic fan of the series and will happily consume anything Potter-related.
That being said, Quidditch Through the Ages is a fun little book. I especially enjoyed the history of the game, as it helped to lend a little sense to its rules. I've always loved the Quiddi...more
That being said, Quidditch Through the Ages is a fun little book. I especially enjoyed the history of the game, as it helped to lend a little sense to its rules. I've always loved the Quiddi...more
I love this book, mainly because reading it means that I've read a book that Harry himself has read! This is indeed the library book that Snape takes away from Harry in the first Harry Potter book because Harry has taken it out of the castle -- during this time, Hermione is trying to hide the jar of mobile bluebell flames that she conjured... I would tell you the exact dialogue, but I wouldn't want to be THAT extreme....
Quidditch is one of the few “sports” that I really wish I could experience. The whole flying about on broomsticks is fun on its own, but add a few magical balls and well, apart from a bad sexual joke you also have an exciting sounding sport. There’s not much to really say about this book, but it’s quite charming and fun with its illustrations and side stories. There’s a library card that shows the students who checked it out, background stories on how the game evolved, a listing of the teams and...more
Of the two picks in the gift set, I enjoyed this one more. Magical beasts are creatures we are already familar with, especially if you game. Quidditch is Rowling's own creation, so any insight into her mind is welcome. I found it very funny, a nice light read, full of interesting andecdotes and facts the round out the Potter universe. My only problem was that it was too short.
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Apr 28, 2012
Harish Kumar Sarma Challapalli
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
HP fans
Recommended to Harish Kumar Sarma by:
J K Rowling
Rowling's name does not appear on the cover of the book, the work being credited under the pseudonym "Kennilworthy Whisp".
In the Harry Potter universe, Kennilworthy Whisp is a Quidditch expert and fanatic who has written many books about the sport
Liked the book and came to know about some interesting facts about quidditch, the only boring part of the book is about the names of all the teams in england and ireland. skipped majority of that part though. Felt very much disappointed when i came to...more
In the Harry Potter universe, Kennilworthy Whisp is a Quidditch expert and fanatic who has written many books about the sport
Liked the book and came to know about some interesting facts about quidditch, the only boring part of the book is about the names of all the teams in england and ireland. skipped majority of that part though. Felt very much disappointed when i came to...more
Released for the first time (well, to the general Muggle public), here's a copy of one of Harry Potter's schoolbooks from the Library of Hogwarts itself.
A warning: If you rip, tear, shred, bend, fold, deface, disfigure, smear, smudge, throw, drop, or in any other manner damage, mistreat, or show lack of respect towards this book, the consequences will be as awful as it is within my power to make them.
~ Irma Pince, Hogwarts Librarian
The book's only 55 pages each, but the print is very small and...more
A warning: If you rip, tear, shred, bend, fold, deface, disfigure, smear, smudge, throw, drop, or in any other manner damage, mistreat, or show lack of respect towards this book, the consequences will be as awful as it is within my power to make them.
~ Irma Pince, Hogwarts Librarian
The book's only 55 pages each, but the print is very small and...more
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Being as big as a Harry Potter fan as I was back in the day, I was amazed that my younger self had never had any inclination to read this book. I guess it had something to do with the fierce loathing I had at the time for all sports--magical or not. Anyways, I saw this book at a used bookstore for a dollar and figured I might as well read it. I'm not as enthused reading it as I would have been if I had read it ten years ago or so, but it was still interesting enough and I found it fascinating th...more
Quidditch im Wandel der Zeiten ist ein weiteres Begleitbuch zur berühmten Harry-Potter-Reihe, das in ebendiesen Büchern auch oft Erwähnung findet. Geschrieben ist das Buch von Kennilworthy Whisp. Im Gegensatz zu den Märchen von Beedle dem Barden oder den Phantastischen Tierwesen gibt es hier keine hinzugefügten Kommentare oder Einträge, sondern man lässt das Werk schlicht für sich sprechen. Das kleine Buch ist unterhaltsam geschrieben und mit vielen Anekdoten und Begebenheiten aus der Geschichte...more
Срахотна книжка! Много увлекателно написано, дори и да не си фен на спорта като цяло :D
Любопитно беше да прочета за развитието на куидича през вековете, но най-вече за различните отбори! Представях си всеки един и чак се размечтах за филм, където има световен турнир и всички отбори се съзтезават.
Нямаше как да не почувствам гордост когато видях че има и български отбор - Vratsa Vultures, седемкратни шампиони в Европейското първество.Yay Bulgaria! *waves flag*
А японците просто обраха всички точки...more
Любопитно беше да прочета за развитието на куидича през вековете, но най-вече за различните отбори! Представях си всеки един и чак се размечтах за филм, където има световен турнир и всички отбори се съзтезават.
Нямаше как да не почувствам гордост когато видях че има и български отбор - Vratsa Vultures, седемкратни шампиони в Европейското първество.Yay Bulgaria! *waves flag*
А японците просто обраха всички точки...more
aku menemukan buku ini di perpustakaan sekolah, tertulis bahwa peminjam sebelum aku adalag seorang Squib bernama Ginger. Oh MY.... sejak kapan Squib bisa masuk Howarts? *lirik-lirik kojahe* ;D
Karena dari itu aku tertarik baca. sebenernya aku gak terlalu suka sama pertandingan quidditch, kecuali alasanku menonton pertandingan adalah karena aku naksir Oliver Wood dan si gagah Victor Krum yang ternyata malah naksir si darah lumpur congkak berambut cokelat itu. =.="
Namun ternyata membaca buku ini me...more
Karena dari itu aku tertarik baca. sebenernya aku gak terlalu suka sama pertandingan quidditch, kecuali alasanku menonton pertandingan adalah karena aku naksir Oliver Wood dan si gagah Victor Krum yang ternyata malah naksir si darah lumpur congkak berambut cokelat itu. =.="
Namun ternyata membaca buku ini me...more
Kitabı bulabileceğime hayatta inanmazdım. Yıllardır arıyordum bunu ve Fantastik Canavarlar Nelerdir? Nerelerde bulunurlar?'ı. Basımı biteli çok olmuştu ve ne kadar arasam da ikinci ellerini bile bulamamıştım. Facebook'ta ki fan sayfası sağ olsun bulunduğu yeri öğrenir öğrenmez koştur koştur aldım :). Gelelim kitaba; büyücü dünyasının içinden kopan bir başka kitap daha. Bunu da okuduktan sonra artık hakikaten J.K bir Hogwarts Ansiklopedisi yazsın artık yalvarıyorum yani :). Hatta ders kitaplarını...more
This book is discussed frequently in the beloved Harry Potter series, and is a great addition to any true Harry Potter fans bookshelf. The imagery and background knowledge given in this slim volume adds complexity to the Harry Potter world and really brings it to life. Quidditch Through the Ages describes the sport that consumes so much of Harry and his classmates' lives in such detail it is easy to understand why wizarding children would be so obsessed by it. The foreword by Albus Dumbledore an...more
This was a cute read! I really enjoyed learning about the history of quidditch and the moves etc. I really liked the fact that there was a lot of attention to detail it made it feel as though it was a real sport! I also liked that it had a colloquial tone to the style of writing. The only negative about the book was that it was only around the 105 mark which made it very concise but it ended a bit too quickly for me, I suppose there is only so much you can write about quidditch! Haha. I liked th...more
Apr 04, 2013
Geraldine
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Muggles, Harry Potter Fans, Quidditch fans, children
The book was perfectly written the way it should be written. It's like the reader is actually reading a "real" history book about a popular sport, but what set it apart from "other" sports history books is that it contains J.K. Rowling's sense of humor. It's really entertaining and easy to read. It's only a fifty-six page book, anyone can finished it in an hour or less. But of course, if you are a witch like me (ahem) you may ponder on the book at little longer as you may need to memorize the hi...more
Oct 23, 2011
Shriya
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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What rating do you give anything that has come out of J.K. Rowling's pen (or is quill a better word?), something which concerns Harry Potter and something which has a foreword written by Albus Dumbledore > himself?
The very fact that this book, despite being meant for 'wizards' doesn't fail to capture Muggle interest makes it a perfect book (at least for me) and I am glad I didn't finish it at the same time when Pottermania was on its peak. Reading this book after seven years of poss...more
The very fact that this book, despite being meant for 'wizards' doesn't fail to capture Muggle interest makes it a perfect book (at least for me) and I am glad I didn't finish it at the same time when Pottermania was on its peak. Reading this book after seven years of poss...more
i thought this was a great book for people who love the harry potter series movies or books. This book was a great way for me to acctually understand the game of quidditch.This book was very interesting because it showed the history of quidditch and how it was created .for example the book tells you and shows you about the developement of this game. this book was very entertaining i was never board reading. i love how in the charaters wrote in the book like it was there own.Parts of the book wer...more
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Although she writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling, pronounced like rolling,her name when her first Harry Potter book was published was simply Joanne Rowling. Anticipating that the target audience of young boys might not want to read a book written by a woman, her publishers demanded that she use two initials, rather than her full name. As she had no middle name, she chose K as the second initia...more
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