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Quidditch through the ages / (Record no. 440488)

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CONTROL NUMBER
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CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field OCoLC
DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
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FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781526608123
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 152660812X
SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (Sirsi) a515178
CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency NZAUC
Language of cataloging eng
Description conventions rda
Transcribing agency NZAUC
Modifying agency OCLCO
-- CaBVa
LOCAL HOLDINGS (OCLC)
Holding library VP@A
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 823.914
Edition number 23
AUTHOR NAME
AUTHOR NAME Rowling, J. K.,
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Quidditch through the ages /
Statement of responsibility, etc J.K. Rowling, Kennilworthy Whisp ; illustrated by Emily Gravett.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xv, 143 pages :
Other physical details illustrations (chiefly colour) ;
Dimensions 30 cm.
GENERAL NOTE
General note "In association with Whizz Hard Books, 129B Diagon Alley, London."
GENERAL NOTE
General note "A magical companion to Harry Potter"--Cover.
GENERAL NOTE
General note "Hogwarts Library"--Lining page.
GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes fold out pages.
FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Foreword by Albus Dumbledore -- About the author -- The evolution of the flying broomstick -- Ancient broom games -- The game from Queerditch Marsh -- The arrival of the Golden Snitch -- Anti-Muggle precautions -- Changes in Quidditch since the fourteenth century: Pitch -- Balls -- Players -- Rules -- Referees -- Quidditch teams of Britain and Ireland -- The spread of quidditch worldwide -- The development of the racing broom -- Quidditch today.
SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc An essential companion to the Harry Potter series and a must-have for fans of all ages, this spectacular new full-colour edition of J.K. Rowling's Quidditch Through the Ages brings together one of the world's best loved storytellers with the creative genius of Emily Gravett. A sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two spectacular gatefold spreads -- a truly magical edition of this much loved wizarding classic. This amazing sporting almanac is perfect for newcomers to the Wizarding World, devotees of beautiful books, and of course Harry Potter fans everywhere. Each glorious, large-format page is waiting to pored over and enjoyed! Devoured by Harry Potter in his first year, Quidditch Through the Ages is consulted on a daily basis by the young witches and wizards at Hogwarts. Kennilworthy Whisp's sporting bible whisks readers through a whistlestop tour of the wizarding world's favourite sport. Packed with trivia, tales of on-pitch antics, and Quidditch stars past and present, the sports almanac also contains comprehensive profiles of Quidditch teams loved by readers of the Harry Potter novels -- Chudley Cannons, Puddlemere United, Vratsa Vultures and many more. Twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, Emily Gravett joins the illustrious team of hand-picked talent who have brought their illustration magic to the world of Harry Potter. Her wildly creative imagination has conjured a cornucopia of sporting memorabilia to surprise and delight. Lovingly created in a dazzling range of media - drawn, sewn, thrown - and infused with her trademark visual wit, these charming and funny handmade artworks are the perfect pairing for J.K. Rowling's humorous insights into the magical, airborne sport.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Sports in literature.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Wizards
ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Gravett, Emily,
Relator term illustrator.
ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Whisp, Kennilworthy,
Relator term author.
LOCAL PROCESSING INFORMATION (OCLC)
a F ROW 346
Copies
School Code
Parkdale Elementary School