Quidditch through the Ages is a comprehensive guide to Quidditch and the ultimate resource for anyone interested in the magical world and its most popular sport. Written by Kennillworthy Whisp (aka J.K. Rowling), it is charmingly reproduced as if it were a facsimile of the very copy from the library of the Hogwarts School of Witchraft and Wizardry. This book examines the evolution of quidditch as well as the finer points of modern play as popularized in the muggle world by the wizard, Harry Potter.

Kennilworthy Whisp is a fictitious author created by J.K. Rowling. "WhizzHard Books, 129B Diagon Alley, London." "Property of Hogwarts Library"--Cover. "Comic relief"--Back cover.

Foreward by Albus Dumbledore -- The evolution of the flying broomstick -- Ancient broom games -- The game from Queerditch Marsh -- The arrival of the golden snitch -- Anti-muggle precautions -- Changes in Quidditch since the fourteenth century -- Quidditch teams of Britain and Ireland -- The spread of Quidditch worldwide -- The development of the racing broom -- Quidditch today -- About the author.