The Tales of Beedle the Bard was a pivotal plot device in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Author JK Rowling originally wrote it to thank 6 people who were involved with the HP series. Thank goodness she decided to share it with the rest of us Muggles.
There are 5 stories in the JKR-illustrated book, with commentaries by Albus Dumbledore. The tales, though laden with valuable lessons about friendship, love and self-determination, are very dark and grim. I had nightmares the night I read it, so young readers beware!
All proceeds go to the Children's High Level Group.
just bought my copy today and can't wait to finish reading it!
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