Monday, January 5, 2009

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Title: The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Author: J.K. Rowling
Genre: Fiction, fantasy
Reviewer: Jimmy

J.K. Rowling writes this book which includes five wizard fairy tales. They are somewhat like are own fairytales, but each has a wizard or warlock as the main character. The wizard and the Hopping Pot tell the tale of a young wizard and the very unusual Hopping Pot. It tells about brotherly love. The fountain of Fair Fortune tells about Asha, Althedia, and Amala, three young witches. They travel with Sir Luckless to receive help with their problems. The Warlocks Hairy Heart is about a young warlock who did not want to act like others in love. This is a surprising tale. Babbity Rabbity and Her Cackling Stump are about a foolish king who wanted magical powers. A charlatan has him believing he has powers. The witch Babbity comes into the story and things happen. The Tale of the Three Brothers is about how they meet Death and fight him off. I recommend reading this book because each tale has its own moral. Some of the tales are humorous while others are a little gross. I enjoyed the way J.K. Rowling wrote a little about each tale in the old wizard version. Also, I am happy to understand all royalties for the book goes to Children’s High Level Group.

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