Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard

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Best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, Tom Felton has penned a brilliant memoir about growing up playing an iconic role in the series. Yes my daughter is older and it's not anything she hasn't heard before, but it might not be suitable for the younger ones.

Felton also recounts Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane’s playful streak, and marvels at Jason Isaacs for being able to flip a switch from the heinous Lucius Malfoy to his gentler real-life persona. Take a trip into the magical world of Harry Potter with one of the films’ biggest stars, Tom Felton.I have been a fan of Harry since 2000, a fan of MuggleNet since 2005, and a MuggleNet team member since 2013. I'm hoping that it will be empowering to other people that they get a chance to know that they're not alone. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities.

So, I was curious if you did have any friends at the time, who were impressed knowing you'd be in the films, or if any friends or family had read the books, and were like, "Wow, you got this role! I should say that, first and foremost, I'm reading Beyond the Wand coming off of Jennette McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died.Ok, firstly, wanna say that I grew up reading Draco Malfoy fanfiction, he was my favorite character in HP. Sadly, as it feels almost cliche for former child actors, he's also experienced some mental health issues that he used alcohol and weed to cope with until life forced the issue of getting help. An insider’s account of the rampant misconduct within the Trump administration, including the tumult surrounding the insurrection of Jan. It was just that time in your life where reading was suddenly not something that was that cool to do. Then, of course, there are the highs and lows of fame and navigating life after such a momentous and life-changing experience.

His portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise is a cultural touchstone that has brought joy to so many people. He’s more generous toward his youthful cohorts, lauding Daniel Radcliffe for playing Harry with dedication to his craft and portraying Rupert Grint as an easygoing goof with a big heart — not unlike Ron Weasley. I've had these stories in my head for decades, and it's been such a great experience for me to spend time putting quill to parchment.I feel like Tom and Draco are more separate in my head because of it—and that's probably a good thing.

But seeing him wait patiently, in full Snape mode, for his sausage sandwich took the edge off just a little. There were the Harry Potter insides we were hoping for, along with some unexpected stories that I never really knew about Tom Felton and what he went through. TF: I was quite keen to not leave it out, but I didn't really feel the need to talk about it too much. There's one passage on page 283 that I really loved, about comparing the way we talk about mental health to how we talk about sports: if it's so easy to talk about the highs and lows of a game, why isn't it easy to talk about the highs and lows of our emotions? Suzanne O’Neill, VP, Executive Editor of Grand Central Publishing, acquired North American rights to the book from Sarah Scarlett at Penguin Random House UK.This is free download Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton complete book soft copy. He tells stories from his early days in the business like his first acting gig where he was mistaken for fellow blonde child actor Macaulay Culkin and his Harry Potter audition where, in a very Draco-like move, he fudged how well he knew the books the series was based on (not at all). Equal parts hilarious, honest, and inspiring, this is the perfect opportunity for every muggle that's ever wanted to take a step closer to the wizarding world. Being a fan of Harry Potter, why wouldn’t I read this biography of one of the key characters in the book?