Examines the historical context for J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, sharing a time line that compares events from the fictional wizarding world to actual human history, and comparing British boarding schools to Hogwarts, the Malfoys to "Muggle" English aristocrats, and related topics.
A guide to reading and understanding J.R.R. Tolkein's "Lord of the Rings" which provides a comprehensive examination of the story's structure, detailed analysis of important concepts, a biography of the author, plot summaries, and character descriptions.
a treasury of myths, legends, and fascinating facts
Colbert, David
2002
Looks to mythology, folklore, and literature to investigate the sources of ideas for some of the images, characters, and themes found in J. K. Rowling's stories of fledgling wizard Harry Potter.
Presents illustrated definitions in alphabetical order of all the imaginary beasts, monsters, races, nations, duties, fauna, and flora of the worlds of middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Also includes a map and a chronology of allthe ages.
a Christian minister's defense of the beloved novels
Killinger, John
2002
Christian minister John Killinger addresses the many objections Christians have to the "Harry Potter" novels, arguing that the books do not teach witchcraft and the occult, but rather are a retelling of the gospels and offer important lessons on morals and the teachings of Jesus.
