The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac

The #1 New York Times Bestseller and instant Sunday Times BestsellerThe only official companion to the Harry Potter stories ? the ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical!Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter?s wizarding world with this Whiz-bang of an illustrated companion, suitable for readers of all ages. Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts and find out about the witches and wizards who lived. From the Sorting Hat to spell-casting, it?s all packed inside!This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters, unforgettable moments and iconic locations from the seven Harry Potter novels. It?s the ultimate magical miscellany, filled with facts and fun about the wizarding world, beautifully catalogued and brilliantly explored. Joyfully illustrated throughout in full colour by seven stunning artists and tingling with things to spot on every page, this is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and the perfect book for families to share. The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac also features an astonishing level of detail that is sure to surprise and fascinate lifelong fans. From incredible cross-sections to magical maps and ingenious lists, lose yourself exploring Hogwarts and beyond ?Wherever you are in your Harry Potter journey, the Wizarding Almanac is for you. Although the pages feature characters, objects and plot points from throughout the series, including He Who Must Not Be Named, the information has been carefully crafted to not spoil your reading experience of the stories. If you are an advanced reader, story secrets are hidden on every page ? how many can you find?#1 New York Times Bestseller (20th October) and instant Sunday Times Bestseller (w/e 14th October)