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by J. K. Rowling (Author), Natalie Smillie (Illustrator)
Calling Harry Potter fans! Read all about Harry Potter in the POCKET POTTERS series, the completely collectible, fully illustrated, must-have official guides to all your favorite characters from the wizarding world.
How old was Harry Potter when he first started at Hogwarts? Who gave him the Marauder's Map, and how big is a Golden Snitch? Find out all this and much more! Peek at Harry in his spidery cupboard under the stairs, find out what he buys in Diagon Alley, and explore the Gryffindor dormitory. Get set for dragon encounters, Quidditch thrills, secret passwords, and a wand from Ollivanders...
Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectible, must-have official guides to the Harry Potter books. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey or you already know your Nimbus Two Thousand from your Firebolt, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading independently.
Author Biography
J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first was published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in the UK in 1997. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
To accompany the series, J.K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity, Quidditch Through the Agesand Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. She also collaborated on the writing of a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which was published as a script book.
Her other books for children include the fairy tale The Ickabog and The Christmas Pig, which were published in 2020 and 2021 respectively and have also been bestsellers. She is also the author of books for adults, including a bestselling crime fiction series.
J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honors for her writing. She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children's charity Lumos.
To find out more about J.K. Rowling visit jkrowlingstories.com.
Natalie Smillie is an experienced illustrator who has worked with many children's publishers. She attended Plymouth College of Art and Design, pursued a career in the Royal Air Force, then returned to illustration as a mature student in Aberdeen. She now lives in Devon, UK, with her family.
