Summary: This procedural nonfiction title will surely make any Potterhead’s dreams come true. With over 30 different craft projects ranging from: crafts to wear, for school, for the bathroom, for the house, for your bedroom, and even for the outdoors. If you are looking for the perfect accessory, a pencil wand, or even a snake door wreath, this book is the book for you. Whether by “floo powder” or the glue of a hot gun, readers will be transported to the Magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter! image taken from: http://themagicalworldofharry.wikia.com/wiki/File:Floo_Powder.gif My Review: Nothing says make me, like crafts with very few steps. What I love about this book is that pretty much every craft is 12 steps or less. There is also a great feature that is called “transfiguration tips” which showcase various tips for making variations of the project. The structure of the book is perfectly laid out to find what project you want. There is a table of contents split up based on type of project which allows for people to look for the specific craft they want. When you finally make your way to the crafts, almost every step has some sort of picture attached to it. This is a great feature for visual learners, giving them an idea of exactly how to complete the project. Overall, if you are looking for a book that is full of Harry Potter crafts, this book is probably the one for you! If you are looking for another book that transports you into the world of Harry Potter, then check out The unofficial Harry Potter cookbook: from cauldron cakes to knickerbocker glory by Dinah Buchholz. This book includes over 150 different recipes based on the Harry Potter Series
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Lindsey Walters
9/6/2016 09:25:52 am
This book is so cool! Would any of these crafts be appropriate/easy enough to do in a makerspace in the library?
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Chaise
9/7/2016 05:50:01 am
Hi Lindsey!
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Lindsey
10/6/2016 05:07:12 am
Chaise, I wanted to share another cool makerspace type book with you. We are using this as a collaborative project with our science teachers this year. We are starting with the rock candy lollipops and monster marshmallows this month!
Sheila Bigelow
9/11/2016 07:30:37 pm
What? How did I not know about this book! Oh my goodness. This book would have been handy for a Welcome to Hogwarts party I did this summer. I think I will need to be purchasing this one! (Great use of the gif btw!)
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Jackie Bush
9/14/2016 03:59:47 am
Like Sheila, I am kind of amazed I didn't know about this book (and will be sweet talking our children's librarian into ordering one). I know it says ages 12 and up, but do you think there are any crafts in the books that younger children can enjoy, even if they have help from an adult? My niece is 7 and just starting to get into Harry Potter and she loves crafts, so I'm curious if there is anything in this book we could do together.
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Stephanie Croaning
9/14/2016 05:31:31 pm
This is one of the best reviews that I have ever read! Like everyone else has mentioned, I am going out tomorrow and getting this book at my library! Your conversational tone, use of HP terminology, perfect GIF, and selling point of crafts with few steps all combine to sell this book to potential readers.
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AuthorMy name is Chaise Carter. I am currently a grad student working towards my MLS. I love YA lit, so a majority of the books reviewed and posted will fall in that realm. Archives
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