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Supernatural Fiction

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_fiction Supernatural fiction (properly, "supernaturalist fiction" [ 1 ] ) is a literary genre exploiting or requiring as plot devices or themes some contradictions of the commonplace natural world and materialist assumptions about it. In its broadest definition, supernatural fiction includes examples of weird fiction , horror fiction , fantasy fiction , and such sub-genres as vampire literature and the ghost story . Elements of supernatural fiction can be found in writing from genres such as science fiction .
Spells in Harry Potter occur in the fictional wizarding world of the series of books by author J. K. Rowling . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spells_in_Harry_Potter#Expecto_Patronum_.28Patronus_Charm.29

List of spells in Harry Potter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cornelius Agrippa – Celebrated German wizard who authored more than one book. Imprisoned by muggles because they thought his works were evil Archie Aymslowe – Elderly wizard at the Quidditch World Cup, wears flowery nightgown in attempt to replicate muggle clothing, president of the Fresh Air Refreshes Totally (F.A.R.T.) movement Ludovic Bagman – Quidditch Beater for the Wimbourne Wasps and Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports within the Ministry of Magic Alphard Black – Son of Pollux Black and Irma Crabbe, brother of Cygnus and Walburga Black, maternal uncle to Sirius Orion and Regulus Arcturus Black , disowned for financially supporting Sirius Black after he left home to live with the Potter family http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Harry_Potter_characters#M

List of Harry Potter characters - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Meanings of Harry Potter Character Names

undefined This is my own version of that popular feature, the meanings of HP names. This list of names covers not only major characters, but many of the minor ones as well. It is not yet all-inclusive, but will be expanded in future versions.
Starting a betting pool on the fate of this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is tasteless and tacky, not a clever money-making concept. http://noctua.freeshell.org/hp-50-hogwarts.html

50 Things I Am Not Allowed To Do At Hogwarts - StumbleUpon

Artemis Fowl II is the son of a European crime lord, Artemis Senior. At the beginning of the book, his father has disappeared, along with the family's fortune, and as a result his mother has gone into a catatonic state. Along with his friend and bodyguard Butler, Fowl discovers the existence of fairies and in order to capture one, decodes their Book. He eventually manages to capture LEPrecon officer Captain Holly Short, whom he then proceeds to hold hostage for money. http://www.eoincolfer.com/books/artemisfowl/artemisfowl.html

Artemis Fowl - Eoin Colfer

The Complete Wreck: Books #1 - #13 If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched and will most likely fill you with deep despair. From The Bad Beginning to The End , this comprehensive collection with unfortunate bonus material that may or may not include trivia questions, character profiles, and several very sad sentences is the only choice for people who simply cannot get enough of a bad thing! The Trouble Begins: The Bad Beginning ; The Reptile Room ; The Wide Window

Lemony Snicket

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Skulduggery Pleasant

This is what we call a Guilty Blog Post. Why do I feel guilty? Because it's been well over a week since the last time I posted anything. Also, this post is far too short to be considered a worthy way to spend your time. But I have an excuse. http://www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk/?locale=UK

Philip Pullman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Philip Pullman CBE , FRSL (born 19 October 1946) is an English writer from Norwich . He is the best-selling author of several books, most notably his trilogy of fantasy novels, His Dark Materials , and his fictionalised biography of Jesus , The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ . The first book of His Dark Materials has been turned into the film The Golden Compass and the first two books from his Sally Lockhart series as well as his children's novel I was a Rat! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Pullman

His Dark Materials - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

His Dark Materials is a trilogy of fantasy novels , coming together to form an epic , by Philip Pullman comprising Northern Lights (1995, published as The Golden Compass in North America), The Subtle Knife (1997), and The Amber Spyglass (2000). It follows the coming-of-age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry , as they wander through a series of parallel universes against a backdrop of epic events. The three novels have won various awards, most notably the 2001 Whitbread Book of the Year prize, won by The Amber Spyglass . Northern Lights won the Carnegie Medal for children's fiction in the UK in 1995. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Dark_Materials
“Beware the seven blessings . . . ” When she first utters these words, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn’t know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally’s terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues to her father’s mysterious death.

His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman

The Amber Spyglass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Amber Spyglass is the third and final novel in the His Dark Materials series, written by English author Philip Pullman , and published in 2000 . The Amber Spyglass won the 2001 Whitbread Book of the Year award , a British literature award, making it the first children's novel to receive the honour. [ 1 ] It was named Children's Book of the Year at the 2001 British Book Awards , and was also longlisted for the Man Booker Prize , again the first time this had happened to a children's book. [ 2 ] At the end of The Subtle Knife , Marisa Coulter captured Lyra. She has now relocated her to a remote cave to hide her from the Magisterium , who are determined to kill Lyra before she yields to original sin . In order to keep her hidden, Marisa forces Lyra to drink drugged tea that puts her to sleep .