Get up close with the hippogriff from the Harry Potter films in this exciting customisable book & model set. This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Buckbeak was imagined, designed & brought to life for the Harry Potter films. Readers will learn how the film-makers crafted Buckbeak`s magnificent appearance & how Harry was able to take flight during Hagrid`s first Care of Magical Creatures class. You`ll even get to participate in the magic by building your own Buckbeak with the included do-it-yourself wood model & painting it any way you like! Features easy-to-assemble laser-cut wood pieces, step-by-step instructions, colouring & crafting ideas, & a character guide book featuring interviews from cast & crew of the Harry Potter films, plus film-making & special effects secrets.