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 London's West End. He lives in London with his dog Willow.
"An honest, at times humorous, and entertaining memoir that movie
buffs, especially Harry Potter fans, will enjoy."--Library
Journal
"Beyond the Wand is so much more than fan service. With
introspection and charm, Felton's narrative captures the growing
pains of adolescence."--BookPage
"Missing Hogwarts? Tom Felton, who played white-haired villain
Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, bas written about the
magical moments on set and an adolescence within the pop culture
phenomenon."--Parade
"[Beyond the Wand] is full of colorful Wizarding World lingo,
referring to "aparrating" objects and his "muggle family," making
it fun for die-hard "Harry Potter" fans. . . It's basically a
wizarding world gold mine."--Deseret News
"Tom Felton has penned a brilliant memoir about growing up playing
an iconic role in the series. . . [W]ith the type of honesty that
comes with time and self-reflection, Felton also writes about his
past struggles with alcohol and his time in rehab. It's a beautiful
memoir -- with a forward by Emma Watson herself -- that captures
the heart, charm, and wittiness of the man beyond the
wand."--Buzzfeed
NAMED A BEST MEMOIR OF 2022 BY BARNES & NOBLE "[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."--The Washington
Post
"A surprisingly deep memoir from the actor who brought a memorable
villain to the big screen."--Kirkus Reviews
"Actor Felton, best known for his portrayal of bleached-blond
antagonist Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, recounts his
career in his charming debut memoir. . . Felton weaves a seamless,
sensitive narrative that will enchant Potterheads and fans of
celebrity memoirs alike."--Publishers Weekly
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