Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp "If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need [this book, which] is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis"--Back cover. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The most checked-out book in the Hogwarts Library, and a volume no Quidditch player or Harry Potter fan should be without!If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages . This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis.Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief, who will use your money to continue improving and changing lives -- work that is even more important and astonishing than the three-and-a-half-second capture of the Golden Snitch by Roderick Plumpton in 1921.-- Albus Dumbledore Back Cover If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages. This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief, who will use your money to continue improving and changing lives -- work that is even more important and astonishing than the three and a half second capture of the Golden Snitch by Roderick Plumpton in 1921. -- Albus Dumbledore Author Biography Kennilworthy Whisp is a renowned Quidditch expert (and, he says, fanatic). He is the author of many Quidditch-related works, including The Wonder of Wigtown Wanderers , He Flew Like a Madman (a biography of "Dangerous" Dai Llewellyn), and Beating the Bludgers -- A Study of Defensive Strategies in Quidditch . Kennilworthy Whisp divides his time between his home in Nottinghamshire and "wherever Wigtown Wanderers are playing this week." His hobbies include backgammon, vegetarian cookery, and collecting vintage broomsticks. Table of Contents Foreword by Albus Dumbledore ... xv1. The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick ... 32. Ancient Broom Games ... 93. The Game from Queerditch Marsh ... 174. The Arrival of the Golden Snitch ... 255. Anti-Muggle Precautions ... 356. Changes in Quidditch since the Fourteenth Century ... 41Pitch ... 41Balls ... 45Players ... 49Rules ... 53Referees ... 587. Quidditch Teams of Britain and Ireland ... 638. The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide ... 759. The Development of the Racing Broom ... 8910. Quidditch Today ... 97About the Author 105 Review Praise for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages: "With these two books, Rowling displays her remarkable imagination and her genius for creating a parallel world through her words." -- USA Today"Harry Potters textbooks now cast their own spell." -- TIME"Amazingly imaginative." -- Associated Press"Required reading for all Potter fans." -- Newsweek"Harry Potter fans who pride themselves on knowing every minute bit of Hogwarts trivia will devour both books." -- School Library Journal Review Quote Praise for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages "With these two books, Rowling displays her remarkable imagination and her genius for creating a parallel world through her words." -- USA Today "Harry Potters textbooks now cast their own spell." -- TIME "Amazingly imaginative." -- Associated Press "Required reading for all Potter fans." -- Newsweek "Harry Potter fans who pride themselves on knowing every minute bit of Hogwarts trivia will devour both books." -- School Library Journal Details ISBN1338125745 Author Kennilworthy Whisp Short Title QUIDDITCH THROUGH THE AGES Pages 128 Audience Age 8-8 Publisher Arthur A. Levine Books Series Harry Potter Language English ISBN-10 1338125745 ISBN-13 9781338125740 Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-03-14 Imprint Arthur A. Levine Books Audience Children/Juvenile Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2017-03-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101891199;

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