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Beyond the Wand
From the magical moments on set as Draco Malfoy to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, get a backstage pass into Tom Felton’s life on and off the big screen in this #1 New York Times bestseller.
Tom Felton’s adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame in beloved films like The Borrowers catapulted him into the limelight, but nothing could prepare him for what was to come after he landed the iconic role of the Draco Malfoy, the bleached blonde villain of the Harry Potter movies. For the next ten years, he was at the center of a huge pop culture phenomenon and yet, in between filming, he would go back to being a normal teenager trying to fit into a normal school.
Speaking with great candor and his signature humor, Tom shares his experience growing up as part of the wizarding world while also trying to navigate the muggle world. 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). He reflects on his experiences working with cinematic greats such as Alan Rickman, Sir Michael Gambon, Dame Maggie Smith, and Ralph Fiennes (including that awkward Voldemort hug). And, perhaps most poignantly, he discusses the lasting relationships he made over that decade of filming, including with Emma Watson, who started out as a pesky nine-year-old whom he mocked for not knowing what a boom mic was but who soon grew into one of his dearest friends. Then, of course, there are the highs and lows of fame and navigating life after such a momentous and life-changing experience.
Tom Felton’s Beyond the Wand is an entertaining, funny, and poignant must-read for any Harry Potter fan. Prepare to meet a real-life wizard.
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Reviews
As a moderate Harry Potter fan, I still found myself engulfed in the magical world of Tom Felton’s ordinary life. I assumed a role in the fan fanatic series led to a life most can only dream of, but quickly realized how it can lead to quite the opposite. Although rarely offering any advice, the tone of a self help book radiates through his struggles in a vulnerable and unexpected way. It allows fans and strangers alike to connect to his story while still gaining insight to some behind the scene HP anecdotes.
By FISHXMARKET
It's really good
By leia666
The story of a child actor who turned into a real human. If you have the good luck to bump into Tom, you’ll join me in the view that his most amazing stories have yet to happen.
By Jcarlding
A warm thanks to Tom for sharing his life story with us and for reminding us what truly matters in life.
By hannielschultz
This book was purchased on a whim. While definitely a fan of Harry Potter, I’m not a frequent reader of biographies, nor do I engage in the fandom aside from a love of the books and a great appreciation for the films. All of the Potter info was fun to read, but I really enjoyed getting to know Tom a bit. He is humble and gracious. His struggles are relatable - they are not “huge” by Hollywood standards, but are the kind experienced by everyone. He is an ordinary guy that has had some extraordinary experiences. Worth the read!
By MelMcJames