J.K. Rowling reads from The Tales of Beedle the Bard

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J.K. Rowling reads from the Tales of Beedle the Bard at the launch in Edinburgh on 4 December 2008.

Published by the charity Lumos in association with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is the first new book from J. K. Rowling since the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Tales of Beedle the Bard played a crucial role in assisting Harry, with his friends Ron and Hermione, to finally defeat Lord Voldemort. Fans will be thrilled to have this opportunity to read the tales in full. An exciting addition to the canon of Harry Potter, the tales reveal the wonderful versatility of the author, as she tackles with relish the structure and varying tones of a classic fairy tale. There are five tales: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers', recounted in Deathly Hallows, plus 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot', and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump'. Each has its own magical character and will bring delight, laughter and the thrill of mortal peril. Translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, the tales are introduced and illustrated by J. K. Rowling. Also included are notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore, which appear by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters' Archive.

Lumos is a charity founded by J. K. Rowling which aims to make life better for disadvantaged children.

Registered Charity Number: 1112575.

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[SiarraMist93]

There is no one in this world that I respect, and admire, and more or less idolize more than J.K. Rowling, and I thank you Bloomsbury Publishing for posting such a wonderful video. When I settle down and read The Tales of Beedle The Bard, I will have Jo's voice echoing in my head, her velvety voice giving me comfort, giving me happiness that only Jo, and her books can bring me.

[kira902k]

Such a great story.

And it sounds SO good in her voice, the accent and the WAY she reads, and everything.

:)

[AlthoughDead]

The ending actually gave me chills. Amazing!

[annapinkball]

There is not another book that I would read as if it was the Harry Potter series. Not another book that I would feel that I was in a whole 'nother world; Not a book where I would want to be a PART of the story. And I like to read a lot, if I do say so myself ;)

[mrlego611]

Amazing. JK Rowling is the best. She focuses on a boy with amazing powers while fighting the person who killed his family and saving loved ones. While Stephanie Meyer focuses on nothing more than sparkling vampires, unrealistic werewolves, and love. I prefer Rowling over Meyer.

[familyguyeatsa]

Lucky kids :( and a beautiful story indeed. :)

[1456pickles]

Wow, those kids are so lucky!!!! I love the tales of beedle the bard it's my favorite fairytale book!

[FleetingVoid]

Yeah, now, she's reading me a bed time story. Childhood dream complete? I'd say yes!

[quilboltmad9]

my favorite is the three brothers

[SuperPalidda]

in italian amata means beloved! <3