The interesting origins of a curious word
The most widely known and widely used meaning of the word ‘muggle’ is probably the one that J. K. Rowling invented for her Harry Potter series of books: namely, a person who does not possess magical skills. Normally written with a capital M, ‘Muggle’ is used, then, for those non-wizards in the world of Harry Potter. But the word’s origins can be traced back nearly eight centuries.
We included Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in our pick of the top ten best children’s novels ever written. J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series changed the face of children’s literature and became a cultural phenomenon, so in honour of the series, here are our five favourite facts about J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Even if you’re … Read more
We’ve often posted about children’s literature and the fascinating facts behind some of the most popular children’s authors, such as Lewis Carroll and Charles Kingsley. Now, as part of our Five Fascinating Facts series, we’d like to offer you five of the most interesting things about all of children’s literature.