Books in the Harry Potter series

This collection of essays on alchemical symbolism and transformations in J.K. Rowling's series demonstrates how Harry's work with magical objects, people, and creatures transfigure desire, power, and identity.

Throughout this volume, scholars analyse how the Harry Potter series has shaped a generation's views on everything from celebrity to political resistance; from reading to memory to identity; from amusement parks to fan and pedagogical spaces online; from how they understand the past to how they will shape their future.

Are you a big fan of Harry Potter? You've probably read the books and seen the films many times over. But how much of the detail behind the series do you really know?This Special Collector's Hardback Edition of Harry Potter: The Ultimate Book of Facts features over two hundred facts about the Harry Potter universe and more than one hundred bonus facts about the author behind it all, J.K. Rowling. Separated into sections for easy reading, there is a huge amount of information that will surprise and amaze you in equal measure! Subjects covered include: Harry, Ron and Hermione Quidditch The Ministry of Magic The Triwizard Tournament Hogwarts ...and much more!If you love Harry Potter and want to expand your knowledge of the series, this is the perfect book for you; the facts within can even be used to make up your very own Harry Potter quiz.Harry Potter: The Ultimate Book of Facts - Special Collector's Edition is a great addition to any true fan's bookshelf.

Before she was a renowned children's author, J.K. Rowling was an educator. This multi-author collection shines a light on the central role of education within the Harry Potter series, and explores the pedagogical possibilities of using Harry Potter to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Discover the loyalty of your inner Hufflepuff with this official, year-long guided journal inspired by the beloved Harry Potter films. In the Harry Potter films, students sorted into the house of Hufflepuff are known for their kindness and loyalty.

Philosophers and psychologists have explored the Harry Potter stories through the lenses of their disciplines, now it's time for sociologists. In the twenty-two chapters of The Sociology of Harry Potter, social scientists from eight countries cast their imaginations on the wizarding world. From standard topics such as inequality and identity to more contemporary topics such as technology and trauma memory, this essay collection analyzes, not J. K. Rowling's books as fiction, but her wizarding world as a "real" society. The Hogwarts house system, Quidditch, internet fan fiction and the lives of our favorite witches and wizards are explored in reference to sociological theories and concepts. Fans of these bestselling books will gain insights into the world of Harry Potter as well as sociology. Sociologists and their students will be intrigued to see everyday tools of the trade working magic in another universe. "Even after so much scholarship on Harry Potter, this collection offers something delightfully new, plunging us into the inner workings of the wizarding world as if we're truly a part of it. By letting the experts loose, The Sociology of Harry Potter reveals the cause of Snape's antagonism, Voldemort's secret sexual shame, the reason our world needs Death Eaters, the true power of pets, and so much more. A brilliant anthology not to be missed!" Valerie Estelle Frankel editor of Teaching with Harry Potter and Harry Potter, Still Recruiting

Harry Potter has given the study of popular culture a unique platform for exploring the nature of human identity. "Potter Studies" is developing into a vibrant interdisciplinary field of scholarship. This collection of new essays examines issues surrounding race, class, gender, sexual orientation and personal virtue, both in the wizarding world and in our own. The contributors discuss an array of meanings and contexts in the Harry Potter universe relating to identity issues, and the ways in which these manifest in fandom cultures and real-world schools and businesses.

The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But how should Christians approach modern works of fantasy, especially debated points such as magic and witches?From Homer to Harry Potter provides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. It explores the influence of biblical narrative, Greek mythology, and Arthurian legend on modern fantasy and reveals how the fantastic offers profound insights into truth. The authors draw from a Christian viewpoint informed by C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to assess modern authors such as Philip Pullman, Walter Wangerin, and J. K. Rowling. This accessible book guides undergraduate students, pastors, and lay readers to a more astute and rewarding reading of all fantasy literature.

Discover the ambition of your inner Slytherin with this year-long guided journal inspired by the beloved Harry Potter films.

The first ever illustrated Harry Potter pop-up book, based on the creative work of the most successful film franchise in history, Harry Potter: The Pop Up Book is the must have pop-up gift for Potter fans and aspiring wizards!This collectible Harry Potter pop-up book, based on the creative development of the films, features exquisite original artwork by Andrew Williamson, concept artist for all eight movies. With dynamic pop-ups animating memorable moments and locations — like the Triwizard Tournament, Diagon Alley, and Hogwarts Castle — Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book offers a 3-D glimpse into the amazing world, as seen in the films. This deluxe book will delight Harry Potter fans with dynamic pop-up ingenuity, insights from the creative team who turned JK Rowling’s stories into movie magic, fascinating facts about the magical universe seen in the movies, and Harry Potter memories and memorabilia packed into every page.

Celebrate your love of the HARRY POTTER™ films with this beautiful collection of three linen-textured, pocket-sized notebooks, each featuring a unique and stunning HOGWARTS™ HUFFLEPUFF™ house design with gold foil accents. Each 3.5-inch by 5.5-inch notebook includes sixty-four lined pages.

Celebrate your love of the HARRY POTTER(TM) films with this collectible pen designed to look like the wand of “the brightest witch of her age,” Hermione Granger(TM).

Introducing 'The Official Harry Potter Baking Book' by the talented Joanna Farrow. Published in 2021 by Scholastic, this book is a delicious dive into the magical world of Harry Potter. The genre of this book is as unique as the wizarding world itself, combining the love of baking with the enchantment of Harry Potter. Joanna Farrow has masterfully crafted a variety of recipes that will transport you straight to the Leaky Cauldron, the Great Hall, or even Hagrid's Hut. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this book is a must-have for any Potterhead. So, grab your wand, put on your apron, and let's get baking with The Official Harry Potter Baking Book, proudly published by Scholastic.

Celebrate twenty years of cinematic magic imagining your first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Packed with fun activities and pictures from the eight Harry Potter films, including an 8-page fold-out Hogwarts Diary and full-page character posters. Anything can happen at Hogwarts!