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A book by J. K. Rowling under the pseudonym of Kennilworthy Whisp about the history and rules of Quidditch, the fictional sport in the Harry Potter universe. The book benefits Comic Relief, a charity, and has an audiobook adaptation with bonus content.
- J. K. Rowling
- 2001
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"The definitive work on the origins and history of Quidditch. Highly recommended."
— Brutus Scrimgeour's review of Quidditch Through the Ages
was a book detailing the history, evolution, and rules of Quidditch first published in 1952. It was written by Kennilworthy Whisp, and became one of the most popular books in the library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The school librarian, Madam Pince stated that it is "pawed about, dribbled on and generally maltreated nearly every day" although the Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore stated that this was praise for a book. The copy in question was protected by the Thief's Curse. It was published by Whizz Hard Books. Rita Skeeter's review of the book stated: "I've read worse."
Erika Rath's father gave his daughter a copy of the book for her birthday some time before she attended Hogwarts in the early 1980s.
An unidentified girl took a copy to a Flying lesson in 1991.
•A real version of this book was written by J. K. Rowling for charity.
•A discrepancy in the book is that although Harry had the book in his first year (1991-1992), there is an event listed that occurred in 1994. It is, however, possible, that the "real" edition was updated.
•Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
•Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
••Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Mentioned only)
•••••Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Appears as a generic book)
1.Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)
4.Scholastic Harry Potter site - Series Information
A book by Kennilworthy Whisp about the history and rules of Quidditch, published in 1952. It is a popular and well-worn book in the Hogwarts library, and Harry Potter received a copy from Hermione Granger.
A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules – and the breaking of the rules – of the noble sport of Quidditch.
Mar 12, 2001 · A book by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym of Kennilworthy Whisp, purporting to be a Hogwarts Library volume on the history and rules of quidditch. Read ratings and reviews from Goodreads users, see book details and editions, and learn about the author and translations.
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A guide to the history and rules of Quidditch, the wizarding sport, by Kennilworthy Whisp. Learn about the origins, teams, brooms, fouls and more from this bestselling book.
A guide to the history, rules, and evolution of Quidditch, the magical sport in the Harry Potter series. Written by J.K. Rowling under a pseudonym, this book was published to raise money for charity.
May 9, 2016 · Learn about the history and rules of Quidditch, the wizarding world's favourite sport, from this book by J.K. Rowling and Kennilworthy Whisp. Part of the proceeds from this ebook will be donated to Comic Relief and Lumos charities.
