![]() ![]() The wizard approached it in wonder, but fell back hurriedly when he saw that the whole of the pot's surface was covered in warts. ![]() New audiobook The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be released 31 March. It had sprouted a single foot of brass, and was hopping on the spot in the middle of the floor, making a fearful noise upon the flagstones. The cream of Wizarding World talent, from Noma Dumezweni to Jude Law, have joined forces to tell the stories of Beedle the Bard for the first time in audio, in support of J.K. The wizard lit his wand and opened the door, and there, to his amazement, he saw his father's old cooking pot. From the book: "At once there came a loud clanging and banging from his kitchen. Unfortunately this collection, which is accessible to even the youngest fans, is marred by one overly gruesome story ("The Warlock's Hairy Heart." But for older kids, reading these stories, catching all the references, and fitting it into the world in which they love immersing themselves will be an all-too quickly finished pleasure. ![]() About half of the book is Dumbledore's commentary, which, with its many references to events and elements in the Harry Potter series for fans to catch, will bring joy to hearts that have been forlorn since the final book was finished. It shows her wicked humor, the depth and complexity of the world she created, and even some pungent skewering of our own world, morality tales in general, the egregious work of the woman who tried to sue her, and her critics. Rowling certainly has the magic touch, and for the most part, this literary trifle is a delight. ![]()
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