The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories vs The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Magicians, Fairy Tales, Short Stories, Children's fiction
The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories
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There was once a boy, named Gaspar whose uncle made voyages to China and brought him home chessmen, queer toys, porcelain vases, embroidered skullcaps and all kinds of fine things. He gave him such grand descriptions of…
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
“There was once a kindly old wizard who used his magic generously and wisely for the benefit of his neighbors.”
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A collection fairy tales for young wizards and witches, with each story followed by observations on Wizarding history, personal reminiscences, and information on the story's key elements by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories | The Tales of Beedle the Bard | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.1 (17) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (829) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (312) |
Reception
| The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories | The Tales of Beedle the Bard | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 829 |
| Editions | 19 | 44 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 3424 |
| Pages | 120 | 142 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories or The Tales of Beedle the Bard?
The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories (120 pages, ≈ 2 h 13 m); The Tales of Beedle the Bard (142 pages, ≈ 2 h 38 m).
Which is harder to read: The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories or The Tales of Beedle the Bard?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories: Moderate; The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Light.