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Jim Kay

    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.

    Harry Potter. A Magical Year
    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

      • 769 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      Harry is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleys' house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally being rescued by wizard bodyguards, he discovers that Dumbledore is regrouping the Order of the Phoenix - a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort. But the Ministry of Magic is against the Order, lies are being spread by the wizards' tabloid, the Daily Prophet, and Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone. Source: https://bloomsbury.com/uk/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix-9780747569404/

      Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2022
      4.5
    • Harry Potter. A Magical Year

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      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.

      Harry Potter. A Magical Year2021
      4.3
    • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

      • 796 pages
      • 28 hours of reading

      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.

      Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2019
      4.6
    • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

      • 468 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      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!

      Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2017
      4.6
    • Harry Potter is a wizard. He is in his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Little does he know that this year will be just as eventful as the last... (back cover)

      Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2016
      4.5
    • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's house, which he thinks is normal for someone like him who's parents have been killed in a 'car crash'. He is bullied by them and his fat, spoilt cousin Dudley, and lives a very unremarkable life with only the odd hiccup (like his hair growing back overnight!) to cause him much to think about. That is until an owl turns up with a letter addressed to Harry and all hell breaks loose! He is literally rescued by a world where nothing is as it seems and magic lessons are the order of the day. Read and find out how Harry discovers his true heritage at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, the reason behind his parents mysterious death, who is out to kill him, and how he uncovers the most amazing secret of all time, the fabled Philosopher's Stone! All this and muggles too. Now, what are they?

      Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2015
      4.3
    • The 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling novel about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves an extraordinary and heartbreaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive. Since publication, A Monster Calls has become an international bestseller and been made into a film starring Felicity Jones, Liam Neeson and Sigourney Weaver.

      A monster calls2012
      4.3