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    Field Guide to Harry Potter

    By Colin Duriez

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIVP Books
    Release dateMay 23, 2013
    ISBN9780830877850
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    Field Guide to Harry Potter
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    Colin Duriez

    Colin Duriez is an expert on C.S. Lewis, his writings and also his wider circle. He is also the author of the popular biography C.S. Lewis: A biography of friendship and J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend (both published by Lion Hudson). He has also written widely on other aspects of Lewis, Tolkien and the other members of the Inklings, and has contributed to conferences, lectures, DVDs and documentaries on these subjects.

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    • 2/5
      Good points:

      Interesting theories about the books
      Concise bio of Rowling
      Valid points about children's literature

      Bad points:
      Poorly copy-edited
      Half of the book is a glossary and synopsis
      Kinda long winded at times.

      But whatcha gonna do?