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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Makers, Mysteries and Magic
- A Behind the Scenes Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Mark Salisbury, Hana Walker-Brown
- Narrated by: Dan Fogler
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 136
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Story4 out of 5 stars 136
Available only in audio, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Makers, Mysteries and Magic lifts the lid on the moviemaking secrets behind the latest installment in J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts series. Narrator Dan Fogler (who plays No-Maj Jacob Kowalski) will guide you through the process of creating the magical on-screen world and explore the story, themes, and characters of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice companion to the film - how it was made
- By sean beesley on 01-12-18
Available now
Only available in audio, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Makers, Mysteries and Magic lifts the lid on the moviemaking secrets behind the latest instalment of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts series. Narrator Dan Fogler (who plays No-Maj Jacob Kowalski) will guide you through the process of creating the magical, on-screen world and explore the story, themes and characters of the film. With unrivalled access to the film’s cast, directors and producers, hear what it takes to build 1920s Paris on a lot just outside of London, discover what influenced the design of the Elder Wand and so much more.
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A message from Dan Fogler
Narrator Dan Folger (who plays No-Maj Jacob Kowalski) will guide you on a trip behind the scenes of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.Narrated by Natalie Dormer
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 522
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 484
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Story4 out of 5 stars 487
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.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Better as a documentary - read review to the end
- By Elle on 04-10-18
Available now
Narrated by Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones) with a host of experts, Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals the hidden stories behind the global history of magic and how some of its ancient objects have influenced J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories. From ancient China to a 14th century apothecary's shop and on to the Salem witch trials, delve into real-world magical texts and artifacts.
An extraordinary and thought-provoking audiobook featuring exclusive interviews with the likes of Stephen Fry and illustrator Jim Kay.
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A message from Natalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer invites you to take an audio journey through the history of real-life magic.Read by Andrew Lincoln
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Quidditch Through the Ages
- By: J.K. Rowling, Kennilworthy Whisp
- Narrated by: Andrew Lincoln
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 567
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 512
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 513
A perennial best-seller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School Library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans and Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing! Wonderful! Absolutely incredible!
- By Anonymous User on 16-03-18
The definitive guide to Quidditch
Available for the first time in audio, read by Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead). A perennial best seller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School Library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules—and the breaking of the rules—of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world.
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An exclusive interview with Andrew Lincoln
Which Quidditch team should you support? Andrew Lincoln reveals his favourite and tells us more about his experience narrating the history of the games.Harry Potter: Where it all began
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,662
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,477
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,464
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfectly Fryed Potter
- By Simon on 20-11-15
Let your imagination fly
Join Harry as he discovers his magical abilities and learns to navigate the wizarding world in the complete Harry Potter collection, performed by the brilliant Stephen Fry.
Experience J.K. Rowling's seven-book masterpiece from the beginning, with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,599
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,299
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12,235
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone.... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Delight!
- By Simon on 24-11-15
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 22 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12,271
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,124
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,093
The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons, and dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Seriously Good Potter!
- By Simon on 29-11-15
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 30 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 11,641
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,583
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Story5 out of 5 stars 10,547
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deeper, Darker, Longer . . . Brilliant!
- By Simon on 11-12-15
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 21 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,596
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,603
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9,566
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Twists, turns and shocks!
- By Simon on 18-12-15
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 24 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,136
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,103
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,017
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hallowed Be Thy Name Harry Potter!
- By Simon on 20-12-15
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12,682
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,442
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,413
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Series Matures
- By Simon on 26-11-15
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,599
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,299
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12,235
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone.... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Delight!
- By Simon on 24-11-15
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 22 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12,271
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,124
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,093
The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons, and dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Seriously Good Potter!
- By Simon on 29-11-15
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 30 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 11,641
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,583
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Story5 out of 5 stars 10,547
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deeper, Darker, Longer . . . Brilliant!
- By Simon on 11-12-15
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 21 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,596
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,603
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9,566
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Twists, turns and shocks!
- By Simon on 18-12-15
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 24 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,136
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,103
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,017
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hallowed Be Thy Name Harry Potter!
- By Simon on 20-12-15
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12,682
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,442
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,413
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Series Matures
- By Simon on 26-11-15
More to discover from the Wizarding World
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Read by Eddie Redmayne
- By: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,406
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,133
A set textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Scamander's years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Shards of Pottery!
- By Simon on 14-03-17
Travel the world with Newt Scamander
The A-to-Z encyclopedia of magical creatures that’s been required reading at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication is available for the first time as an audiobook. Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne, who stars as Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts films, narrates with the authority and passion of the wizarding world’s most famous Magizoologist. Dip in to discover the curious habits of magical beasts across five continents!
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Our editors' favourite Harry Potter moments
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Robin's pick: Harry discovers he’s a wizard for the very first time
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Jess' pick: Dobby and the life-changing sock
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Elise's pick: Ron is love struck
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Gabriel's pick: Hermione won’t take no for an answer
Essential facts about the wizarding world
