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Friday, 14 November 2025

Review: Pocket Potters: Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories

Especially for Harry Potter fans come a set of books called the Pocket Potters: Little Guides to the harry Potter Stories.

There are three titles in the series out now: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. And they're like a special gift book. Hardcover, full colour, and packed with information. 

Each book is focused on one of the characters (Harry, Hermione, or Ron). 

Working your way through the 32 pages in each book, you're treated to a potted summary of the character's experiences throughout the Harry Potter series.  

The books are highly illustrated, highlighting what's memorable or important about the character and their life at Hogwarts, and at home. 

They progress through the school years with events like being sorted into their houses, playing quidditch, and learning magical spells.

Learn about Hedwig the owl, Crookshanks the cat, Scabbers the rat and Errol the owl. You can also discover what O.W.L. stands for, and who outlawed the breeding of dragons. 

What subjects do they learn at Hogwarts? Pocket Potters will explain about herbology and care of magical creatures (and others). Which spells should you remember? Pocket Potters will get you up to speed (Accio wand!). 

Each character has their own special magical memories from each year at school, captured toward the end of the books. There are also memorable quotes. How many can you remember?

Be aware that due to the fact the books are drawn from whole seven novels in the Harry Potter series, there are some spoilers in the Pocket Potters for anyone who hasn't read the books or watched the movies. And the design of the Pocket Potters might appeal to a younger age group than the novels.

Pocket Potters would make a great Christmas or birthday gift. For avid fans you can also download a free activity pack filled with colouring in pages, puzzles and other activities. 

  

Title: Harry Potter / Hermione Granger / Ron Weasley (Pocket Potters: Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories)
Author: JK Rowling
Illustrator: Natalie Smillie / Laura Proietti / Olia Muza
Publisher: Bloomsbury, $ 17.99
Publication Date: August 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781526672605 / 9781526674029 / 9781526674012
For ages: 8+
Type: Junior Non-Fiction