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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

by J. K. Rowling

A screenplay set in the wizarding world

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A screenplay set in the wizarding world

Newt Scamander arrives in New York expecting only a short stopover, but a misplaced magical case and the escape of its fantastic beasts complicate his visit. Presented as an original screenplay, the book brings the story’s film format to the page and draws on the earlier Hogwarts textbook about magical creatures. Its subject combines a city setting, wizarding-world lore, and the commotion caused by creatures loose beyond their case.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in screenplays and how film stories appear on the page
  • Fans of the Harry Potter and wizarding-world books
  • Younger readers interested in magical creatures and adventure

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Magical creaturesThe wizarding worldAdventureScreenwriting

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Book overview

J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay.

 

When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone...Inspired by the original Hogwarts textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. A feat of imagination and showcasing a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any film lover's or reader's bookshelf.The film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will have its theatrical release on November 18, 2016.
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