Zili In The Sky Book Blog: wizards

13 October 2019

Spotlight - The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times

The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times

by Cressida Cowell

What they say: Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon, brings us the next thrilling installment in the internationally bestselling Wizards of Once series!

Xar and Wish are heroes with a huge task ahead--confronting the Nuckalavee is not for the faint hearted. But with Magic and Iron together, they might just have a chance of saving their beloved homes from those who seek to destroy everything they hold dear. The third electrifying book in The Wizards of Once series fizzes with magic and introduces us to a host of glorious new characters: bears and piskies and magical pins and needles to name but a few.

Beloved, bestselling author Cressida Cowell once again brings her trademark wit and stunning combination of action, adventure, humor, and incredible artwork to this epic new adventure, sure to transport and enchant readers. Stunningly written, magnificent in scope, hilarious and thrilling, Knock Three Times immerses you in a world you won't ever wish to leave.

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Truly Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Bring on the Magic!!

My short & quick as non-spoilery as possible take on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

David Yates, J. K. Rowling, Eddie Redmayne and the entire cast of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them have done a truly wonderful job extending Rowling's magical world beyond or before Harry, Ron and Hermione. We're transported to 1920s New York where we get to meet a whole host of new characters and creatures. Not only is the film amazing, but it's really flipping cool!!
Upon hearing the first few beats of the original Harry Potter music I was instantly transported to a world so familiar, yet wonderfully new and different. I particularly liked the attention to detail (Giggle juice anyone?) but I really loved Eddie Redmayne's charming portrayal of Newt.
I cannot wait for the next film and hopefully more Niffler's, No-Maj's, MACUSA troubles, Obscurus twists and of course Newt, Jacob, Tina, Queenie and a certain dark wizard *ahem* Grindelwald...!

Waiting on Wednesday: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne & John Tiffany

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What they say: Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a new play by Jack Thorne, is the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. It will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on 30th July 2016
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.

While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes darkness comes from unexpected places.

July 31st 2016 by Little Brown UK