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Witch FictionFae & Fairy FictionMagicians & Illusionists

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

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  • 2008 first published
  • 127 pages
  • ★ 3.8 (65 ratings)
  • 44 editions
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a 2008 witch fiction and fae fiction novella by J. K. Rowling. It deals with magicians, magic, warlocks and fairy tales.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, and 292 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 44 editions across 10 languages.

It runs to roughly 127 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Tales of Beedle the Bard

A collection fairy tales for young wizards and witches, with each story followed by observations on Wizarding history, personal reminiscences, and information on the story's key elements by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Wizard and the Hopping Pot -- Fountain of Fair Fortune -- Warlock's Hairy Heart -- Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump -- Tale of the Three Brothers.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Magicians
  • Magic
  • Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Imaginary place
  • Warlocks
  • Fairy tales
  • Children's stories, English
  • Fantasy
  • Wizards
  • Witches
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Poudlard, Organisation imaginaire
  • Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse

Quick answers

Who wrote The Tales of Beedle the Bard?

The Tales of Beedle the Bard was written by J. K. Rowling and first published in 2008.

What genre is The Tales of Beedle the Bard?

It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is The Tales of Beedle the Bard?

The median edition has 127 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Tales of Beedle the Bard?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Magician's Nephew, The Wise Man’s Fear and Howl's Moving Castle.

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