Looking for God in Harry Potter Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Looking for God in Harry Potter is an updated and improved version of Granger's earlier writing on the subject. Not only is this book up to date with reference to every Potter book Rowling has written, it is also edited in a superior fashion. This book succeeds on a number of fronts: 1) It details the...

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Re-Reading Harry Potter Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I did enjoy parts of this book very much. I'm afraid, though, that it was often for the wrong reasons. At times I suspected that it was an elaborate and extended send-up of academic squabbling over literature. I'm still not quite sure, but I *think* it is serious.The first chapter 'Book Covers' ("I begin...

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Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Harry, A History is the retelling of a fan's journey that started on a train with the birth of a boy wizard in the mind of JK Rowling. Melissa's book is filled with historical facts and anecdotes that take the reader through the epic tale of the months prior to the release of Deathly Hallows and the...

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Mapping the World of Harry Potter Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is probably the most enjoyable of the several different books of essays on the Harry Potter books that I have read. Perhaps it's because the contributors are, themselves, fantasy and sci-fi authors, which may give them a unique insight. Another possibility is that this is also the first collection...

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Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)For all the fanfare this book has gotten, I'm not entirely sure all of it is deserved. It is a lovely look back at how the Harry Potter fandom evolved and got to where it is today, but there are some issues I do have with the book. One of the things I noticed was that Melissa told the book like it was...

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)If you love the Harry Potter series, then this is a must-have. It arrived in the mail yesterday, and I devoured it right away. And that's my only complaint: it's brevity. It's a short, quick read. But a fun one.And it's not simply a handful of fairy tales from the wizarding world. The commentary by Albus...

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Unauthorized Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows News: Harry Potter Book Seven and Half-Blood Prince Analysis Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this e-book after finishing the series again and was wanting a bit more to ponder in anticipation of book 7. It was interesting, though some opinions and analyses ignored passages in the books which contained the information to clearly contradict the stated analysis or opinion.I guess I was...

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes To Butterbeer Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I purchased this cookbook as well as the other unofficial Harry Potter cookbook (( by a different author)). The $14 isn't worth the price unless you are a Harry Potter fan and just have to have all things with the name Harry Potter on it. Comparing the two books this book has approx. 42 pages of recipes...

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Complete Idiot's Guide to The World of Harry Potter by Tere StoufferWhen I got this book I thought it might just be a recap of the Harry Potter books, all of which I enjoyed immensely. However, to my surprise and delight this is truly a GUIDE, although certainly not written for idiots, despite the catchy...

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LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My husband is a huge Lego fan, as well as a huge Harry Potter fan. He's been collecting the Lego Harry Potter sets since they came out in 2001. So, when I saw this book, I just had to get it for him. PROS: The book may as well be called "Lego Harry Potter: A History." It details each individual Lego...

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The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter (revised edition) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am an adult Harry Potter fan, and I found this to be an excellent guide to the historical events and figures behind the characters in the books. I learned about the real Nicolas Flamel, for instance, and about many mythological creatures similar to those in the Potter books. Surprisingly, it is a much...

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Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a fan of the Blue Blog (the author's knitting blog) as well as an avid Harry Potter fan, I was looking forward to this book with great anticipation. A book linking Harry Potter and knitting had to happen sooner or later--knitting pops up all over the books, and is featured in the movies as well. This...

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Harry Putter and the Chamber of Cheesecakes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)We bought this a while ago and we loved it. Knowing the original "Potter" stories made it even better. My two older daughters thought it was hilarious, and my youngest just started reading it as well. We only wish the series was longer!Click Here to see more reviews about: Harry Putter and the Chamber...

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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My problem was that these books were missing chunks of pages! We didn't notice it until book 4 of 6, but 80+ pages were gone! Now, Amazon was great about replacing the set adn paying for me to return the messed-up set. This is just a warning to check your boxed set when it gets in for missing chunks...

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Party Book: From Monster Books to Potions Class: Crafts, Games, and Treats for the Ultimate Harry Potter Party Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Potter fans come in every age, from 6 to 76, and this book has something for all of them. Crafts include:Crystal Ball Extendable EarsNo-Sew House TieGalleons Platform 9 ¾ SignHouse PointsMandrakeOwl Post InvitationPotion BottlesPygmy PuffNo-Mess Quills Luna's Radish Earrings Remembrall Sorting Hat Magical...

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Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book: Based on the Film Phenomenon Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The Harry Potter Pop-Up book is the type of thing that comes along once in a while and reminds you that not all art is found in galleries and museums. Overall, the quality of this book is exceptionally good, something I would not have expected from a book that costs under $50 (let alone the current price...

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The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I whipped through this interesting collection of essays in one day. Examining ancient and contemporary philosophy through the lens of pop culture is not a new idea, but it's one I happily snap up whenever I find it. In any collection with many writers, there are going to be some essays that are a pleasure...

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