I was inspired by one of Maya's former blog posts to start reading The Tales of Beedle the Bard. As I read, I was so happy to see that there was commentary by Albus Dumbledore. The worst part of the series was when he died- I cried. (I never cry at books.) Harry Potter is one of my favorite series out there. This also tied in well to some of my other blogs, as I read the 6th and 7th books for previous posts over Thanksgiving break.
There were many different stories that made you feel as though you had grown up in the wizarding world. Some of my favorites included "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump" and the story that was a huge part of the seventh HP book, "The Tale of the Three Brothers".
It was interesting to read the full version, as in the seventh book it only gives you a brief verbal explanation of the story. In our Muggle world, classic bedtime stories teach us life lessons and morals that we should adhere to and uphold. Stories such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Chicken Little, Old Mother Hubbard, and the Boy Who Cried Wolf teach small children to appreciate what they have and to be strong morally and not lie. In "The Tale of the Three Brothers", wizarding children are taught the same things- albeit with the addition of magic. Inevitably, you cannot escape a lot of things (In this case, death), but if you lead a virtuous, not greedy life, you can live happily and peacefully until your end.
I was glad to have another dose of the wizarding world- HP is basically amazing.
I was glad to have another dose of the wizarding world- HP is basically amazing.
8 comments:
Stacey,
I have never heard of this book before. The Tales of Beedle the Bard? It sounds pretty cool but I still dont think you should have cried. Ha ha ha ha. Just kidding but it sounds pretty interesting but I probably wont get around to reading it unfortunatley. Good luck with the reading.
Alex Schwappach
I had to say Dumbledore was also my fvorite character in the Harry Potter series, and I was very sad when he died. However I did not cry.
Did you read the deluxe version with all the illustrations by J.K. Rowling? I thought that sounded even more interesting, but I definetly want to read it either way.
I sobbed like a baby too Stacey. I was so sad when Dumbledore died. It made me feel like I lost part of myself.
I've read all the Harry Potter books but I don't think I'll read this one though, seemed to children's book-ish.
Joe
Not to bring anyone down but I've never read any of the Harry Potter books and I do not plan on it. Joe that's just kind of weird. Stacey, I've never heard of The Tales of Beedle the Bard so you'll have to tell me all about it because that is another book which I probably wont get around to reading.
Doobs.
ive never read Harry Potter but i bet it was sad. I cried in The Road so i dont blame you. This book kind of sounds cool, except im not really into wizard fantasy stuff. cool reading though.
Stacey,
Is this some sort of children's book? From your description it seems that it is. If I was told of this before, around the age of twelve, I would for sure read it. However, I'm afraid I am getting too old to read books like that now.
Stacey,
I haven't read any of the hairy potter books and it seems like i could be missing out! I have however seen all of movies and enjoyed them! i haven't heard of this book before but it seems interesting. Maybe ill read the hairy Potter books for my next outside reading! good job with the blog!
Alex S.
It sounds very interesting, I'll maybe read it since I love the Harry Potter books.
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