A textbook used by apprentice wizard Harry Potter in his studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, providing descriptions of a wide variety of magical creatures, and offering advice on their care.
Offers alphabetically arranged entries detailing the characteristics of such mythical beasts as hippogriffs, blast-ended skrewts, dragons, and unicorns.
"This book describes and explains beastly monsters and their history, popularity, and much more. A high-interest look at dragons and griffins, including its role in pop culture."--