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Harry Potter Film Wizardry

Brian Sibley (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingG
Pages159 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.51/5 (62575)

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ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the world of the spectacular Harry Potter film series, and learn why Yule Ball ice sculptures never melt, where Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts are really "minted," how to get a Hippogriff to work with actors, the inspiration behind Hogwarts castle, and why Dementors move the way they do. Written and designed in collaboration with the cast and crew that brought J.K. Rowling's celebrated novels to the silver screen, Harry Potter: Film Wizardry delivers an enchanting interactive experience, transporting readers to the wizarding world by sharing filmmaking secrets, unpublished photography and artwork, and exclusive stories from the stars. Full of removable facsimile reproductions of props and paper ephemera from the movies, this collectible volume offers a privileged look at the Harry Potter films and the talented group of Muggles that has made true movie magic. - Back cover.

Is Harry Potter Film Wizardry appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This is a behind-the-scenes companion book to the Harry Potter films with no narrative content—only filmmaking stories, photos, props, and artwork. Safe for all Harry Potter fans.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Harry Potter fans will love learning how the movies were made, with cool photos and replica props from the films.

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Making-of BookFilm CompanionMovie Art BookNon-Fiction