Book of the Week

Muggles and Magic: J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon by George Beahm

Muggles and Magic is a resource book and reference work for Harry Potter fans.

Divided into six sections each with an appendix for easy reference, the book is readable and entertaining as well as informative.

Without doubt, Rowling has encouraged a huge number of children to read chapter books. There is always debate about the merits or demerits of fantasy for children but, after all, what are most children's stories but fantasy?

The book includes an in-depth look at Rowling herself, a whole section on the movie adaptations of the books, and a discussion on Harry Potter websites with capsule reviews, screenshots and addresses.

16 December 2004