From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this beautiful book details ever monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter film, book or theatrical production.

Readers will find more than 200 fascinating, magical creatures in all, with each entry providing a number of important classifications, including first appearance in Harry Potter lore, location, disposition, physical appearance, attack abilities, defenses and intriguing story facts.

Readers will also find rich descriptions for each entry, detailing each creature's history (or biography, in the case of specific creature characters), habitat and impact on the various stories from throughout the Wizarding World.