Tom Felton

Very funny and fascinating, 5 out of 5 stars

A magical read, pick of the week, 5 out of 5 stars

A beautiful memoir... that captures the heart, charm and wittiness of the man beyond the wand

One of the best memoirs / biographies of the year

A surprisingly deep memoir from the actor who brought a memorable villain to the big screen

The dishy, chatty result of a decade's worth of Felton's scribbling memories of growing up as the youngest of four brothers in Surrey, England (he was known as "runt" and "maggot"), and of the 10 years he spent as a boy wizard

The hook of Felton's memoir is his perspective on living a one-in-a-billion experience. Yet Beyond the Wand is most insightful when Felton translates his tale into something more universal. Sure, the 'boy who lived' was never Draco's moniker - but considering his eventful existence, it suits Felton just fine

Beyond the Wand is so much more than fan service. With introspection and charm, Felton's narrative captures the growing pains of adolescence.

The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
'Uproarious memoir packed with anecdotes about the Harry Potter films' Daily Mail 
'Very funny and fascinating' Mail on Sunday 
'Brave and brilliant' Cosmopolitan 
'Highly readable' The Times 
 
They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage that housed the Astronomy Tower, having 'a breath of fresh air' as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette. 
 
From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's childhood was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. 
 
Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years with the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame and the reality of navigating adult life after filming finished. 
 
Prepare to meet a real-life wizard.

Tom Felton

Praise for Beyond the Wand

Highly readable

Brave and brilliant

Very funny and fascinating, 5 out of 5 stars

Highly readable

Brave and brilliant

Very funny and fascinating, 5 out of 5 stars

Highly readable

Brave and brilliant

Very funny and fascinating, 5 out of 5 stars

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