The sorcerer's companion: a guide to the magical world of Harry Potter
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New York : Broadway Books, [2010].
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3rd ed.
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xv, 366 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Millions of readers around the world have been enchanted by the magical world of wizardry, spells, and mythical beasts inhabited by Harry Potter and his friends. But what most readers don't know is that there is a centuries-old trove of true history, folklore, and mythology behind Harry's fantastic universe. Now, with The Sorcerer's Companion, those without access to the Hogwarts Library can school themselves in the fascinating lore behind J.K. Rowling's world of magic..."--P. [4] of cover.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-351) and index.
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"Millions of readers around the world have been enchanted by the magical world of wizardry, spells, and mythical beasts inhabited by Harry Potter and his friends. But what most readers don't know is that there is a centuries-old trove of true history, folklore, and mythology behind Harry's fantastic universe. Now, with The Sorcerer's Companion, those without access to the Hogwarts Library can school themselves in the fascinating lore behind J.K. Rowling's world of magic..."--P. [4] of cover.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Kronzek, A. Z., & Kronzek, E. (2010). The sorcerer's companion: a guide to the magical world of Harry Potter. 3rd ed. Broadway Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Kronzek, Allan Zola and Elizabeth Kronzek. 2010. The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter. Broadway Books.

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Kronzek, Allan Zola and Elizabeth Kronzek, The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter. Broadway Books, 2010.

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Kronzek, Allan Zola, and Elizabeth Kronzek. The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter. 3rd ed. Broadway Books, 2010.

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