J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. This text presents the stories behind the stories. It includes encounters with wizards like Circe and Merlin, and real-life alchemists of the middle ages. Adding to the experience are writers as varied as William Shakespeare, Gustave Flaubert, Charles Dickens, Ovid, John Donne, J.R.R. Tolkien and Ursula K. Le Guin.

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts

David Colbert

Puffin

A guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books, including "The Hobbit". The book is written in a question-and-answer format which lets the reader discover the ancient myths, legends and events that fired Tolkien's imagination and led to him creating his fantastical world. Why do hobbits live in holes? Who and what inspired Gandalf? Why are Tolkien's elves tall? These and many other questions are explored.

The Magical Worlds of the 'Lord of the Rings : An Unauthorised Guide - A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts

Teen & Young Adult

Experience the magic of Harry Potter with this stunning full-colour compendium. Harry Potter fans will love the glorious foldout map of the world beautifully illustrating some of the sources of JK Rowling's inspiration. There is also a booklet of brand new fascinating material by bestselling author of The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter, David Colbert. A must for Potter and Magical Worlds fans.

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter : Map

The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman

Puffin Books

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Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

10 Days: Abraham Lincoln

scholastic

10 Days: Anne Frank

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10 Days, Martin Luther King Jr.

Scholastic. Inc.

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Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diets & Weight Loss

Simon&Schuster

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