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''Quidditch Through the Ages'' is a 2001 book written by British author
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using the pseudonym of Kennilworthy Whisp about
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in the ''Harry Potter'' universe. It purports to be the
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library's copy of the non-fiction book of the same name mentioned in several novels of the ''
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'' series. The book benefits the
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affiliated charity
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. Over 80% of the cover price of each book sold goes directly to poor children in various places around the world.


Synopsis

In 2001, Rowling penned two companion books to the ''Harry Potter series'', ''Quidditch Through the Ages'' and ''
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'', for British charity and offshoot of Live Aid, Comic Relief with all of her royalties going to the charity. As of July 2008, the books combined are estimated to have earned over $30 million for Comic Relief. The two books have since been made available in hardcover.


Audiobook adaptation

The book was recorded as an unabridged audiobook in 2018 and read by
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. The
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version of the audiobook also includes over an hour and a half of bonus content. This includes the history of the ''Quidditch World Cup'' – written for
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by
J. K. Rowling Joanne Rowling ( "rolling"; born 31 July 1965), also known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author and Philanthropy, philanthropist. She wrote ''Harry Potter'', a seven-volume children's fantasy series published from 1997 to ...
in 2014 – narrated by Andrew Lincoln, and the ''Daily Prophet''s coverage of the ''2014 Quidditch World Cup'' – also written by J. K. Rowling – narrated by Imogen Church (in the character of
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) and
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(as
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). In 2019, the American Library Association named it one of the top ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults.


Fictional book

Within the fictional world of ''Harry Potter'', ''Quidditch Through the Ages'' is written by Kennilworthy Whisp, a renowned
Quidditch Quidditch is a fictional sport invented by author J.K. Rowling for her fantasy book series ''Harry Potter''. It first appeared in the novel ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' (1997). It is a dangerous but popular sport played by witc ...
expert. In both the fictional and real-world it is the definitive handbook on the history and intricacies of the game. It also serves as a catalogue of the many British Quidditch teams. When
Severus Snape Severus Snape is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' series. He is an exceptionally skilled wizard whose sarcastic, controlled exterior conceals deep emotions and anguish. A Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft ...
caught
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outside the school with this book in ''
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'', he invented the rule that no library books were allowed outside the school and confiscated it.


Kennilworthy Whisp

In the ''Harry Potter'' universe, Kennilworthy Whisp is a Quidditch expert and fanatic who has written many books about the sport. He lives in
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, where he divides his time with "wherever the Wigtown Wanderers are playing this week." His hobbies include backgammon, vegetarian cookery, and collecting vintage
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s. According to Whisp, the Firebolt is the best broomstick.


References


External links


Interview with J. K. Rowling about her book ''Quidditch Through the Ages''
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