Magical creatures in Harry Potter spider or 'Acromantula'), Buckbeak (Hippogriff), Fang (boarhound), Fluffy (Three-Headed Dog), Norbert ('Norwegian Ridgeback' Dragon), and Tenebrus (Thestral). Hagrid's love for animals got him the teaching job for Care of Magical Creatures at Hogwarts. In their fourth year, Harry and his classmates take care of Hagrid's Blast-Ended Skrewts (a crustacean-like predator), one of which (grown to giant size) is placed in the hedge maze for the final task of the Triwizard Tournament. Although its exoskeleton can repel spells, Harry is able to pass it unhurt. They also have lessons on Nifflers, Unicorns, Fire salamanders and Flobberworms. Magical creatures in Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the Deathly Hallows" has won several awards. In 2007, the book was named one of "The New York Times" 100 Notable Books, and one of its Notable Children's Books. The novel was named the best book of 2007, by "Newsweek" critic Malcolm Jones. "Publishers Weekly" also listed "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" among their Best Books of 2007. In 2008, the American Library Association named the novel one of its Best Books for Young Adults, and also listed it as a Notable Children's Book. Furthermore, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" received the 2008 Colorado Blue Spruce Book Award.