The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Synopsis

This synopsis will contain spoilers!

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a "new translation" by Hermione Granger of the stories made famous in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This edition of the book also includes commentary by Albus Dumbledore and footnotes by Rowling. I am not summarizing the tales here, because they are short enough that you could re-read them at any time.

Reviews

The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Hardcover: Tales is an entertaining jaunt back into the Harry Potter universe. The stories are, of course, fun, but it is the commentary by Dumbledore after each story that makes the …
- Jan. 15, 2009

Quotes

"There was once a kindly old wizard who used his magic generously and wisely for the benefit of his neighbors."

"Even I, Albus Dumbledore, would find it easiest to refuse the Invisibility Cloak; which only goes to show that, clever as I am, I remain just as big a fool as anyone else."

The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by J.K. Rowling

Original Publication
Dec. 13, 2007
Hardcover edition
Dec. 1, 2008
111 pages

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