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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book

byJ.K. Rowling
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Jordan
4.0 out of 5 stars***READ BEFORE BUYING***
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016
Being the complete potterhead that I am, I loved this book. I reccommend it for anyone who is interested in reading an informative encyclopedia-like book that you can find in the home of many wizarding folk. This book is supposed to be in similar format to a dictionary. DO NOT BUY IT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A STORY. This book is used in the wizarding world as a guide on topics such as where to find a Hippogriff or what a knarl really is. Page wise, it is on the small side and lacks pictures, but if you love it as much as I do, it doesn't really matter. Multible people gave this only one star (undeservingly so in my opinion). Many of these people did so purely because they didn't research the product (by using the internet or READING THE HP BOOKS) before buying and were looking for a fairly tale or story similar to the new upcoming movie based on the book, not an encyclopedia. Do not let these bad reviews stop you from buying this book. I do suggest actually going to a book store rather than buying it from amazon though. That way, you will be able to skim through the pages and see if this is your kind of book. In addition, I read a few unsettling reviews about how in the name of God there is going to be a movie made based on the book. In case you are interested the movie is going to be about the author, Magizoologist Newt Scamander. Hope my review was helpful.
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2.0 out of 5 starsThey took out the fun notes... don't believe the preview
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
It is beyond disappointing that they took the "handwritten" notes out of the book. What is more frustrating, is I intentionally did not buy the three book packaged set because it clearly stated that the notes were not in the book in that box set, so I purchased the books individually because in the preview of this book it shows the notes. Upon further review, I see now that there a very fine print note that says that the preview book is a different version, but still, this is absolutely poor form and very frustrating.
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4.0 out of 5 stars ***READ BEFORE BUYING***
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016
Being the complete potterhead that I am, I loved this book. I reccommend it for anyone who is interested in reading an informative encyclopedia-like book that you can find in the home of many wizarding folk. This book is supposed to be in similar format to a dictionary. DO NOT BUY IT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A STORY. This book is used in the wizarding world as a guide on topics such as where to find a Hippogriff or what a knarl really is. Page wise, it is on the small side and lacks pictures, but if you love it as much as I do, it doesn't really matter. Multible people gave this only one star (undeservingly so in my opinion). Many of these people did so purely because they didn't research the product (by using the internet or READING THE HP BOOKS) before buying and were looking for a fairly tale or story similar to the new upcoming movie based on the book, not an encyclopedia. Do not let these bad reviews stop you from buying this book. I do suggest actually going to a book store rather than buying it from amazon though. That way, you will be able to skim through the pages and see if this is your kind of book. In addition, I read a few unsettling reviews about how in the name of God there is going to be a movie made based on the book. In case you are interested the movie is going to be about the author, Magizoologist Newt Scamander. Hope my review was helpful.
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2.0 out of 5 stars They took out the fun notes... don't believe the preview
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
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It is beyond disappointing that they took the "handwritten" notes out of the book. What is more frustrating, is I intentionally did not buy the three book packaged set because it clearly stated that the notes were not in the book in that box set, so I purchased the books individually because in the preview of this book it shows the notes. Upon further review, I see now that there a very fine print note that says that the preview book is a different version, but still, this is absolutely poor form and very frustrating.
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Savannah
5.0 out of 5 stars but it's a good read if you love the series and the movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
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Just a heads up! This is NOT the screenplay. This book is the literal "guide" to the beasts "written" by Newt Scamander.
This book is a very short, cute guide to all the beasts and includes a few doodles of the beasts as wel. It's not a thrilling read or anything, but it's a good read if you love the series and the movie.
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Margarita Quiroz
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020
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NOT A STORY BOOK! This is a guide book describing the all fantastic beasts. If you want a story book, this is not it. It is very beautiful and has amazing art work but it is not a story book. Definitely worth the money and lovely.
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Mrs. Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017
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I was very worried when I read all the reviews and they were all for the screenplay. I already have the screenplay AND have seen the movie but have been waiting for the re-release of the actual Fantastic Beasts encyclopedia. Thank goodness it was exactly what I was hoping for! This book introduces all the different magical beasts and gives you different information about them. It is a great companion book to help better appreciate the movie! The hard cover is beautiful and the pages even have a glossy feel. I only paid $7 for it and feel it is definitely worth more with how nice of a quality the actual book is. I haven't read any of it yet but will update after I do!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017
I was very worried when I read all the reviews and they were all for the screenplay. I already have the screenplay AND have seen the movie but have been waiting for the re-release of the actual Fantastic Beasts encyclopedia. Thank goodness it was exactly what I was hoping for! This book introduces all the different magical beasts and gives you different information about them. It is a great companion book to help better appreciate the movie! The hard cover is beautiful and the pages even have a glossy feel. I only paid $7 for it and feel it is definitely worth more with how nice of a quality the actual book is. I haven't read any of it yet but will update after I do!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for my 9-Year and Myself to Learn More about Magical Beasts in the Harry Potter World!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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My son Daniel received Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them for Easter and we had a grand time reading it together. He enjoyed the movie over the winter, but he really liked this textbook by Newt Scamander on the fantastic beasts that he had found over the world.

The book starts with a great introduction defining what a beast is and how they are classified. It also talked about how Muggles interact with the magical world of beasts. One of Daniel’s favorite items was a list of the Ministry of Magic Classifications of the beasts going from “X - Boring to “XXXXX – Known Wizard Killer / Impossible to Train or Domesticate.” The book lists all beasts alphabetically with a brief description of what they are and how they are classified. He bookmarked the classification scheme so he could quickly flip back and take a look at it with each beast.

Daniel’s favorite beast was the Hodag. In particular it was his favorite because “It is now confined, mostly successfully, to a protected area around Wisconsin.” We had to look it up outside of the book and read how the legend persists in the Wisconsin north woods. Daniel was convinced then that J.K. Rowling has visited Wisconsin and he thought that was very awesome.

Overall, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a quick enjoyable book. Even young 9-year old Daniel was impressed that proceeds all go to charity. He loved the format and learning more about the creatures in the Harry Potter series and the Fantastic Beasts movie.

Book Source: Purchased from Amazon.com
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Jorcys
1.0 out of 5 stars MISLEADING PRODUCT! Disappointed!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020
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This is not what we expected. The title, the cover and the description is misleading. We thought we were buying the actual story book. This is a reference book like a dictionary of the creatures. We are over seas and can't return it. The publishers should have modified the cover and title. Probably was designed like that on purpose to make some extra sales. Many customers have erroneously purchased this item because of the way its presented. AMAZON should listen and remove these misleading merchandise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars When Harry Writes in His Text Book You know Its Gonna Be Magical
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2018
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This is absolutely the edition I’ve been searching for a few years! Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s notes in the margins are awesome. My daughter will be so surprised!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars When Harry Writes in His Text Book You know Its Gonna Be Magical
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2018
This is absolutely the edition I’ve been searching for a few years! Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s notes in the margins are awesome. My daughter will be so surprised!!!
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Alondra
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s not a story. It’s an encyclopedia
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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I bought this book for my sister because she is the one who introduced me to “Harry Potter” when I was little. She thought there would be a story like any other book, but there isn’t one. It’s a book that describes types of magical creatures that Newt Scamander studied (which we were later introduced to him in the Fantastic Beasts film series). It even includes notes that Harry Potter wrote which made it seem more realistic and personal. If you are expecting to read a book, there won’t be a story. But I think it’s cool to read it if you are interested.
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Erin Dodson
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them didn't disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
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I am an avid lover of all things Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. Although I had never took the time to read any of J.K. Rowling's books past the Harry Potter series. I finally did take the time to go through Newt Scamander's book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I throughly enjoyed learning more about the Wizarding World from a slightly different perspective. It is also very different as it is meant to informative.
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