A Hogwarts textbook that catalogs the creatures of the wizarding world
What it is about
This little guide is written as a magical textbook by the magizoologist Newt Scamander. It lists beasts from the Niffler to the Hippogriff, with notes on their habits and how dangerous they are. Harry, Ron and Hermione have scribbled in the margins of the copy that belongs to Harry.
Who will enjoy it
Harry Potter fans who want to see more of the world.
What you will get
A short companion you can read in one sitting. It is full of jokes and tiny details for fans.
Behind the book
Rowling published it in 2001 as a charity book for Comic Relief, and it later inspired a series of films.
Source: Wikipedia
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Creatures · Companion · Magic
Length
128 pages · ≈ 4 h
More about this book
Characters
Newt Scamander, the supposed author, and the creatures themselves.
Setting
The wizarding world of the Harry Potter books.
What makes it different
A fictional field guide, written in the voice of a wizard scientist.
Feel
Playful and charming.
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