BOOK: The Tales Of Beedle The Bard - J.K. Rowling

Title: The Tales Of Beedle The Bard
Author: J.K. Rowling
Genre: Fairytales
Publisher: Bloomsbury, 2008
Pages: Hardcover, 108
Language: English
Rating: 8/10
Summary: From the universe of Harry Potter: a collection of (bedtime) stories written for young wizards and witches, accompanied by notes from Professor Dumbledore.

Spoilerfree review
To my surprise these stories were more than just a variation on the well-known fairytales of our world; they have original characters and unexpected endings. Everybody who is familiar with Harry Potter already knows that magic is not the answer to all of life's dilemmas and besides the usual lessons to be learned, that is the one that's added especially for the intended audience. If you happen to miss the moral of a story, Dumbledore's notes will clear it up. His added point of view gives this book the same tone of voice as the Harry Potter books and makes it must read for every fan.
Once again J.K. Rowling does not shy away from gore and adult insights; I especially liked the not so subtle stabs at censorship. My favorite tale is The Warlock's Hairy Heart, because that was very bloody and all about me. No, really. If you want to know what makes me tick: that story tells it all.