Quidditch Through the Ages
by Kennilworthy Whisp
Arthur A. Levine Books
List Price: $3.99
ISBN-10: 0439295025
ISBN-13: 9780439295024
64 Pages

Review

Quidditch is more than just a sport--its an obsession for wizards and witches. Now Muggles can understand what all the fuss is about. Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore persuaded the school librarian to make copies of the much beloved, dog-eared, and slept with library edition of Quidditch through The Ages. He has made it available for the first time ever to Muggles, the majority of whom have never even seen a game played. And those that have undoubtedly don't recall--The Ministry of Magic takes many Anti-Muggle precautions, including casting Memory Charms on any Muggle who stumbled onto a pitch.

Information is given on how Quidditch has changed through the years, with letters and anecdotes from wizards and witches. You will also learn what the various positions on the team do. Want to know how Chaser, the position Angelina Johnson plays, is different from the position of Seeker, which is Harry Potter's place on the school team? Consult this book.

There is also a big section in Quidditch Through the Ages on the different teams throughout the United Kingdom, their history, jersey colors and key players. The teams of the main Quidditch playing countries around the world are also described. (I'll be rooting for the Fitchburg Finches from now on)

The final part of Quidditch Through The Ages is an explanation of the most difficult moves currently used by players of the game. Finally, Muggles can grasp the difficulty and artistry of The Wronski Feint. Both a how to manual and a history book, Quidditch Through The Ages is a must have for any enthusiast of the sport, and for Muggles who wish to connect with their wizard and witch brothers and sisters.

-- Reviewed by Adelaide Hayes

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