Jim Kay's artistic journey began with studies in illustration, profoundly shaped by his time working in the archives of the Tate Gallery and the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. These formative experiences infuse his work with a unique texture and mark-making approach, employing elements from beetles to breadboards. His distinctive visual style brings a rich, layered quality to his illustrations, creating captivating and detailed imagery.
The summer holidays are dragging on and Harry Potter can't wait for the start of the school year. It is his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and there are spells to be learnt and (unluckily) Potions and Divination lessons to be attended. But Harry can't know that the atmosphere is darkening around him, and his worst enemy is preparing a fate that it seems will be inescapable . . . With characteristic wit, fast-paced humour and marvellous emotional depth, J.K. Rowling has proved herself yet again to be a master story-teller.
When Harry and his best friends go back for their third year at Hogwarts, the atmosphere is tense. There's an escaped mass-murderer on the loose and the sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been called in to guard the school. Lessons, however, must go on and there are lots of new subjects in third year - Care of Magical Creatures and Divination among others - to take Harry's mind off things!
Hufflepuff house remains true as Dark forces gather in Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts and many in the wizarding world deny the Dark Lord has returned. Susan Bones, Ernie Macmillan and other Hufflepuffs stand shoulder to shoulder with Harry Potter in Dumbledore's Army and, working at the heart of the Ministry of Magic, Auror Nymphadora Tinks guards the secrets of the Order of the Phoenix. This Hufflepuff edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the house famed for its dedication, patience and loyalty.
The three firm friends, Harry, Ron and Hermione, are soon immersed in the daily round of Potions, Herbology, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Quidditch. But then horrible and mysterious things begin to happen. Harry keeps hearing strange voices, sinister and dark messages appear on the wall, and then Ron's sister Ginny disappears...
When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts and enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister adventure when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous, or both.
A Magical Year invites readers on a captivating journey through the seasons at Hogwarts, featuring Jim Kay's stunning illustrations alongside cherished quotes from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. This enchanting gift book is perfect for anyone who has been charmed by the Boy Who Lived. Each day highlights a memorable anniversary or significant moment from the novels, brought to life by Kay's breathtaking artwork and decorative elements. His unique interpretations, such as glistening icicles on Hogwarts' snowy towers or the lively atmosphere of Diagon Alley, transport readers into the heart of the wizarding world. The collection includes iconic illustrations alongside previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory works, offering a rare glimpse into the artist's creative process. Since the release of the Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2015, Kay's mesmerizing depictions have captivated audiences. His award-winning character studies and landscapes showcase the artistry of a master at work. A Magical Year is an ideal gift for birthdays, Christmas, or bedtime reading, celebrating beloved characters like Harry, Ron, and Hermione in a beautifully illustrated compendium that will be treasured for years to come.
Das Monster erscheint um sieben Minuten nach Mitternacht. Aber es ist nicht das Monster, das der 13-jährige Conor erwartet. Es ist nicht das Monster, das ihn seit Monaten – seit seine Mutter an Krebs erkrankt ist – in seinen Alpträumen quält. Dieses Monster ist anders. Es steht in seinem Garten, ist uralt und wild. Es scheint Conors geheimste Ängste zu kennen. Und es wird ihm das Gefährlichste überhaupt abverlangen: die ganze Wahrheit. Kann sich Conor dieser stellen?
