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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition

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by: J. K. Rowling

December 04, 2008

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

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by: J. K. Rowling

July 21, 2007
This book was awesome. From the first chapter I was involved. I have loved Harry since the moment I first opened a book. My only thing was, was that I woul have liked more of a story from Voldermorts defeat to 19 years later. We need another book! AWESOME, is the best I can describe.

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Harry Potter Schoolbooks Box Set: From the Library of Hogwarts: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Quidditch Through The Ages

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by: J.K. Rowling

November 01, 2001
These books are soooo cool and even though they are short you're sure to read them again and again. It was nice to see all the writing they left behind (ron,hermione and harry) Very witty makes you laugh just reading thier inscriptions (and smile fondly) bless them

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)

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by: J.K. Rowling

1998-10
This first of the Harry Potter series is easily the best. It introduces all the characters with which we will become familiar through succeeding years, and provides a plot that will delight children while fascinating adult readers like myself who grew up on fantasy.

One problem, not of the author's making. What on earth is a sorcerer's stone? The original title of this book, and the title used in most markets, refers to a philosopher's stone. Most educated readers will recognise this reference to an age-old quest for longer life, but the reference has gone by the time the American reader reaches the bookshelf. Do American publishers really think they have to talk down to their audience? Or did some nitwit in the publishing industry ... Read More:

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Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7

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by: J. K. Rowling

October 16, 2007
I live in england but i decided to purchase the american versions of the books as i love the design of the covers and the pictures that head each chapter.
I also liked the design of the box, instead of the box that the english versions come in, which to be honest is quite bland.
I really love this set of harry potter books, the detail of the trunk is great and the stickers that are included in the set to decorate the trunk are brilliant quality.
This would be an amazing gift for any harry potter fan, i have many items in my collection, such as film prop replicas, cards etc. and i've got to say that this is the best item i have in my collection.
I have two young children and it will be a great family heirloom to pass down through ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)

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by: J.K. Rowling

September 08, 1999
I love Prisoner of Azkaban. I think that this was the novel that really hooked me into the series. I have a hard time writing a literary review of any of the Rowling novels mainly because I do not feel like I'm reading a novel when I read these books, I feel like I'm on vacation. I'm transported into another world and forget to look at the subtext or deeply analyze anything that the writer is trying to say because it is just to much fun to just read it. This is a book to read when you are stressed out because of your real life. Try reading it when you are in a wretched mood and see if you are not instantly a little bit happier. Harry begins to evolve in this novel and the books from here begin to feel a little bit more "grown up". To me, this book is virtually ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

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by: J. K. Rowling

July 16, 2005
I ordered Harry Potter and the Half-blood prince CD audio book, narrated by Jim Dale. I received a cd with "all the harry potter books", instead.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

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by: J.K. Rowling

June 02, 1999
While I will not deny that this book is as fun of a read as any of the Potter's series, its weaknesses are hard to not recognize next to the other six novels. The novel sticks pretty closely to the formula of the Sorcerer's Stone. While it has all of the workings of a Rowling novel it does have a tendency to fall a little flat. The character of Professor Lockhart, while cute, pales in comparison to the other Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers (I'm excluding Quirrel from the Sorcerer's Stone because he is by far my least favorite). Also, this book seems less interested in furthering the story of Harry Potter unlike the remainder of the series. It is virtually a story within itself and could probably be skipped and the series would still be fully comprehensible. While I still ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

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by: J.K. Rowling

July 08, 2000
Without a doubt this is my favorite novel of the series so far. The action in this novel was intense and I finished the novel in a couple of days. JK Rowling always does a great job of mixing foreshadowing and mystery. With each novel, I have begun to realize that nothing is as it seems. I thought I finally figured out the plot, only to be completely surprised in the end.

The novel comes after the Prisoner of Azakaban, where we learned that Sirius did not murder Harry's parents, and that wormtail was the actual villain. Wormtail escaped at the end, though, with an oracle that he would nurse Voldemort back to health. That is where the forth book picks up, Voldemort and Wormtail have returned to the house of Voldemort's father to regain health. Additionally, armed ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)

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by: J. K. Rowling

June 21, 2003
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4.5 stars for Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix. It is dense, quick paced book with a lot of character development and life lessons for the characters in the story. The concept of Death and the implications of Death are driven home for Harry. The book is like "The Empire Strikes Back" for the Star Wars Episode 4 - 6 for the Harry Potter series.

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Harry is clearly a petulent teenager which is a scary thought given his magical abilities. I find Harry to not be very smart and keeps missing obvious things in plot as well as refuses to prepare himself properly for the upcoming battles / trials. Harry's disregard for advice by others is not something that should be encouraged in your readers. I believe JKR ... Read More: