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  3. Fantasy, magic, and sci-fi ages 9-12

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Harry Potter: A History of Magic : An Audio Documentary

The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.

Narrator Natalie Dormer and a host of experts will take you on an audio journey like no other; from ancient China, to a 14th century apothecary's shop, on to the Salem witch trials and beyond. They delve into a rich body of writings about magic and explore intriguing artefacts to bring to life deep-rooted ideas of mysticism from around the world.

Along the way, you can listen for handy tips on how to capture a basilisk, make yourself invisible or create your very own philosopher's stone. You'll hear about the dozens of drafts and drawings that went into J.K. Rowling's writing process and enjoy exclusive interviews with Jim Dale, Stephen Fry and illustrator Jim Kay, who all share their experiences of working on these incredible stories.

The extraordinary and thought-provoking tales in this audiobook are perfect for anyone who wants to know a little more about magic and the wizarding world.

Music composed by Patrick Neil Doyle

Sound effects licensed from ProSound Effects


Authors:

  • Pottermore Publishing
  • Ben Davies

Narrator:

  • Natalie Dormer

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 11 h 39 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Ages 9-12
  • Fantasy, magic, and sci-fi ages 9-12

3.9

182 ratings

David

2024-05-16

Informativ

Sarah

2021-12-13

Lots of fun learning about our history of magic while at the same time getting glimpses into the history of Harry Potter and the creation of Rowlings magical world.

Belinda

2021-07-01

Intressant läsning om man gillar Harry Potter och vill lära sig lite mer om vad som har inspirerat till karaktärer, skolämnen, varelser osv! Bra blandning av citat från böckerna, fakta och röster från olika relevanta personer (t.ex. Jim Kay som har illustrerat böckerna, Jim Dale soon har läst in ljudböckerna och personer på olika museum, som berättar om föremål och deras historia etc.)

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