One Sentence Summary
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Harry Potter) by J.K. Rowling is a humorous fantasy adventure about the wizard world of creatures.
Book Genre
Fantasy Adventure
Main Topic of the Book
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Harry Potter) by J.K. Rowling is a humorous and fantastical adventure about the magical world of creatures, wizards, and witches.
Key Ideas
- Exploration of the unseen and peculiar wizarding world, presented from a human point of view.
- Analysis of the different types of magical creatures, their abilities, and the ways in which wizards interact with them.
- The importance of understanding and respecting the creatures of the wizarding world.
- The consequences of ignorance and arrogance when dealing with the unknown.
Main Parts of the Book & Short Summary
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Harry Potter) by J.K. Rowling consists of four main parts:
- Part 1: Set in 1926, Newt Scamander, a British wizard, arrives in New York, brings with him a suitcase full of magical creatures, and becomes entangled with magical creatures, a dark wizard, and the American authorities.
- Part 2: Newt discovers the wonders of the wizarding world, meets a variety of magical creatures, and is forced to confront the dark history of magical creatures and wizards in the United States.
- Part 3: Newt learns the secrets of the Obscurus, a powerful form of dark magic, and joins forces with a legendary group of wizards to battle the dark forces at work in the city.
- Part 4: Newt ultimately defeats the dark wizards and returns the creatures he has collected to their rightful homes. He is rewarded with magical accolades, a position of power in the wizarding world, and the respect of his peers.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of knowledge and respect of creatures in the wizarding world.
- The power of imagination and perseverance in overcoming adversaries.
- The consequences of ignorance and arrogance when confronted with the unknown.
- The value of diversity and an appreciation for different cultures and perspectives.
Author’s Background & Qualifications
J.K. Rowling is best known for her hugely successful book series, Harry Potter. With more than 500 million copies sold, Harry Potter is one of the best-selling book series of all time. Rowling is a British novelist, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. She has won multiple awards, including twelve British Book Awards, and has been hailed as “one of the most influential people in the world” by the BBC.
Target Audience
The target audience for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Harry Potter) by J.K. Rowling is fans of the Harry Potter series and lovers of fantasy and adventure.
Publisher & First Publication Date
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Harry Potter) by J.K. Rowling was first published by Little, Brown Book Group in November 2016.