Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Coloring Book Book

This has quite a bit of information for the Harry Potter completist. George wrote it with the young adult in mind, so he will explain terms or concepts that most literate adults will be familiar with, but which may not be familiar to the younger reader.

From this I understood the extent of Rowling's cobbling together from past traditions, including standard fairy tales, Tolkien, and real languages (primarily English and French).

Peppered throughout the book are interesting tidbits, websites, and other Harry Potter trivia. Occasionally, Beahm will go a bit to far, as when he explains the derivation of Professor Quirrel. He's fine when he says that the name is similar to squirrel, which connotes eccentricity. However, when he states that

"Professor Quirrel's name also sounds like 'quarrel,'... This is certainly descriptive of the professor, who finds himself in an altercation with Professor Snape,..".

Ouch, Mr. Beahm. When that simile snapped, I hope it didn't hurt you.

But I don't hold that against Beahm ... he's got to say something, even though occasionally he works too hard.

Recommended listening while reading: I'm Just Wild About Harry (Sidney Bechet's version)