Tom Felton - Beyond the Wand

Tom Felton is an English actor, best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. He has also appeared in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Belle, The Flash, A United Kingdom, The Forgotten Battle and 2.22 A Ghost Story in Londons West End. He lives in London with his dog Willow.

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ISBN: 978-1-529-19243-8

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I dedicate this book to the Muggles who got me here.

1. In which an embarrassing teenage episode highlights the difficulty of balancing an ordinary childhood with life on the big screen.
2. In which Tom introduces us to his family: three lively brothers, a patient mum and a playful dad.
3. In which Toms early stage performances leave much to be desired, but he finds his way into professional auditions nonetheless.
4. In which Tom lands his first big film, rubs shoulders with 007 and endures the first of many dodgy haircuts.
5. In which Toms first experience of the red carpet is overshadowed by his brothers antics.
6. In which Tom travels to Malaysia and embarrasses himself in front of two Hollywood stars.
7. In which Tom lands the role of Draco, despite knowing nothing about Harry Potter, and disses a young Emma Watson.
8. In which the Potter cast first assemble and Tom receives an inappropriate message from Peeves.
9. In which Toms grandfather teaches him how to look down his nose at the Gryffindors.
10. In which Tom and his fellow Slytherins really do get up to no good.
11. In which Tom takes us on a tour of Leavesden Studios, and Snape gives the Muggles what they want.
12. In which Tom is introduced to the crazy world of fandom, and learns to be empathetic to those who see him as part of their lives.
13. In which Tom encounters difficulties during the first years flying lesson, and Madam Hooch comes to the rescue.
14. In which Tom does what he can to keep things real outside of the world of Harry Potter, but doesnt always find it easy.
15. In which a self-pleasuring baboon causes havoc on set, and a free-spirited millipede disrupts a Transfiguration lesson.
16. In which Tom talks openly and honestly about his friendship with Emma Watson.
17. In which Tom shocks a young Rupert Grint, and the Phelps twins come up with a wizard wheeze.
18. In which Tom talks about his respect for, and friendship with, Daniel Radcliffe.
19. In which Tom introduces us to some of the actors on the Harry Potter set.