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| − | '''Kennilworthy Whisp''' was a famous author and renowned [[Quidditch]] expert. Whisp has written several books related to Quidditch, including his most famous work, ''[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]''. Whisp resides in [[Nottinghamshire]] in [[England]], and divides his time between his home and wherever the [[Wigtown Wanderers]] are playing. His hobbies include backgammon, vegetarian cookery, and collecting vintage [[broomstick]]s. |
+ | '''Kennilworthy Whisp''' was a famous author and renowned [[Quidditch]] expert. Whisp has written several books related to Quidditch, including his most famous work, ''[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]''. Whisp resides in [[Nottinghamshire]] in [[England]], and divides his time between his home and wherever the [[Wigtown Wanderers]] are playing. His hobbies include playing [[backgammon]], [[vegetarian cookery]], and collecting vintage [[broomstick]]s. |
==Published works== |
==Published works== |
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*''[[He Flew Like a Madman]]'' (a biography of [[Dai Llewellyn|"Dangerous" Dai Llewellyn]]) |
*''[[He Flew Like a Madman]]'' (a biography of [[Dai Llewellyn|"Dangerous" Dai Llewellyn]]) |
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*''[[Beating the Bludgers - A Study of Defensive Strategies in Quidditch]]'' |
*''[[Beating the Bludgers - A Study of Defensive Strategies in Quidditch]]'' |
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| + | The author's surname may be derived from the Old English word "Wisp", meaning a small bundle of straw (such as might be found at the end of a broom). "[[Wikipedia:Kenilworth|Kenilworth]]" is also the name of a town in Warwickshire, England. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' |
+ | *''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]] ''{{1st}} |
| + | *''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{C|Mentioned only in PSP/Nintendo DS versions}} |
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| + | *''[[Pottermore]]'' {{Mention}} |
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[[Category:Authors|Whisp, Kennilworthy]] |
[[Category:Authors|Whisp, Kennilworthy]] |
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Revision as of 13:46, 30 May 2015
Kennilworthy Whisp was a famous author and renowned Quidditch expert. Whisp has written several books related to Quidditch, including his most famous work, Quidditch Through the Ages. Whisp resides in Nottinghamshire in England, and divides his time between his home and wherever the Wigtown Wanderers are playing. His hobbies include playing backgammon, vegetarian cookery, and collecting vintage broomsticks.
Published works
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- The Wonder of Wigtown Wanderers
- He Flew Like a Madman (a biography of "Dangerous" Dai Llewellyn)
- Beating the Bludgers - A Study of Defensive Strategies in Quidditch
Etymology
The author's surname may be derived from the Old English word "Wisp", meaning a small bundle of straw (such as might be found at the end of a broom). "Kenilworth" is also the name of a town in Warwickshire, England.
Appearances
- Quidditch Through the Ages (First appearance)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Mentioned only in PSP/Nintendo DS versions)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)