The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to
Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation
from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an
introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and
extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles
been privy to these richly imaginative tales: "The Wizard and the
Hopping Pot," "The Fountain of Fair Fortune," "The Warlock's Hairy
Heart," "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump," and of course,
"The Tale of the Three Brothers." But not only are they the equal
of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight
into the world of Harry Potter.
The stories are accompanied by delightful pen-and-ink
illustrations by Ms. Rowling herself, featuring a still-life
frontispiece for each one. Professor Dumbledore's
commentary--apparently written some eighteen months before his
death--reveals not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but
also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his
courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom. Names
familiar from the Harry Potter novels sprinkle the pages, including
Aberforth Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and his forebears, and Sir
Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (or "Nearly Headless Nick"), as well
as other professors at Hogwarts and the past owners of the Elder
Wand. Dumbledore tells us of incidents unique to the Wizarding
world, like hilariously troubled theatrical productions at Hogwarts
or the dangers of having a "hairy heart." But he also reveals
aspects of the Wizarding world that his Muggle readers might find
all too familiar, like censorship, intolerance, and questions about
the deepest mysteries in life.
Altogether, this is an essential addition to our store of
knowledge about the world and the magic that J. K. Rowling has
created, and a book every true Harry Potter fan will want to have
for their shelves.
This purchase also represents another very important form of
giving: From every sale of this book, Scholastic will give its net
proceeds to the CHILDREN'S HIGH LEVEL GROUP, a charity cofounded in
2005 by J.K. Rowling and Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, MEP.
CHLG campaigns to protect and promote children's rights and make
life better for vulnerable young people. www.chlg.org
Published by the Children's High Level Group, in association with
Arthur A. Levine Books, THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD will be
available December 4, 2008.
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