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Summary: Smoking ! ! !
Review: Fascinating book that takes you to the land of magic ,that sweeps you of your feet.This is an adveture story like the previous ones. The moment you start reading, you don't know day from night. All you think about is the story ,it stays in your mind even after you've finished reading it.
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Summary: A Great Example Of Fully PLaning Out A Book
Review: First of all I want to point out that I only rated this book a 1 because I knew it would probably catch most people's attention. Besides the fact that it was a little dark, this book was perfect. It takes you into another world of imagination, flying through the air. And also, J.K. Rowling laid out this book perfectly before writing it. She uses information plotted at the beginning in the resolution, which really shows how good of a writer she is. I fully recommend this book.
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Summary: The greatest Magical book i've ever read.
Review: First of all i would like to congratulate Ms. JO for writting such a great i must say GREAT Story Series. I've never been so impressed by any author/ or any story... I usually think that stories are kid stuff, but as i heard alot about Harry Potter, i thought i must read it. then my father Gifted me "harry potter and the prisoner of Azkaban". and i started reading it without any real wish to read it. But i don't know how and when my intrest built into reading it and no one can imagine it took me a whole night and a day to put this book off my hands. it was so interesting that i took brake fast and lunch, while reading it.
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Summary: Jim Dale's reading is a must-hear!
Review: First of all, don't expect Tolkien or Lewis. You won't find such literary depth and deftness here. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books are much more akin to Roald Dahl's quirky, alternately lighthearted and dark children's stories. However, that's not to say Rowling's books aren't well-written, enormously entertaining and fun. They are. In fact, I can honestly say that very few books of late have delighted me as much -- *especially* the CD versions. For as much as I enjoy *reading* the Harry Potter books (and I have them all in print form), I love *hearing* them even more. Jim Dale's readings (especially the briskly-paced and richly charactered third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) have to be heard to be believed. Dale is a master storyteller. He switches between characters seamlessly, giving each one a different voice and personality. His English accent is a delight, and the pronounciations are crisp. I especially enjoy hearing the voices of Draco Malfoy, Hagrid and Professors Dumbledore, Snape and McGonagall (who has a delightful brogue). I recently purchased the third book on CD in anticipation of my 3-hour drive (each way!) to Chicago for a conference. I loaded up my car's CD changer and listened all the way down and back, hanging on every word. Dale's fabulous reading turned what could have been a long, uneventful trip into a delightful escape to Hogwarts. In fact, when I returned home, I didn't want to get out of my car ... and, I'm nearly ashamed to say, kept looking for excuses to run errands just so I could continue listening to the exciting story unfold! Rowling's books seem tailor-made for *hearing*, as if she wrote them specifically to be read aloud. So if you've ever wanted to try an audio book, and if you enjoy reading the Harry Potter series, I highly recommend Jim Dale's presentations. Thankfully, the audio versions are UNABRIDGED so you can enjoy every single word. I hope Dale continues to be the reader for the Harry Potter series. I can't imagine any other voice for them. He's a perfect match for Rowling's words. By the way, I'm 39 years old. And I was raised on science fiction and fantasy books. I rank the Harry Potter books right up there with some of my all-time favorites. As I said in the beginning, Rowling's books are not as deep or clever as many of the classics of the genre, but they're every bit as entertaining in their own right. I recommend the books, but I *highly* recommend Jim Dale's reading of them. Especially Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
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Summary: Harry at his best!
Review: First of all, I encourage all Harry Potter readers to read these books in order. If you do, things will make more sense, you'll understand more about the entire situation, and each books builds upon the previous book.In this book, Harry again has many hilarious adventures at Hogwarts. However, in this book (as well as the 4th book), Harry comes face to face with deeper issues than merely learning magic from some truly eccentric characters. Harry is forced to relive the past - a past that he has possibly blocked because of the pain involved or something he was just too young to remember: his parents' death and receiving his scar. In this book, Harry is forced to explore some details of his past - which is necessary for him to understand more about his life and even his future as a wizard. Each of these trials are preparing him for something that only J.K. Rowlings knows. This book is considerably longer than the previous two books (but, definitely not as long as Book 4). However, I believe that all readers will become quickly involved in this book, and they will wish it could be even longer! Each time I have read this book, I have discovered little tidbits of information that I missed the time before. That only make my reading so enjoyable; I'm able to understand more, and I'm able to see more about the complexity and thoroughness that Rowlings has put into this book. I recommend this book to all readers, young and old. I believe that everybody will enjoy this book. This book has the simplicity to involve younger audiences, but it also has the complexity to connect with older readers as well.
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Summary: An Escaped Convict ? You CANNOT Be Sirius !
Review: First published in 1999, the book covers Harry's third year at Hogwarts and begins with the end of the summer holidays approaching. The previous summer, at the start of the Chamber of Secrets, Harry had been blamed by the Ministry of Magic for a spell performed by Dobby in Dursley's house. This summer, Harry panics as he accidentally casts a spell on a thoroughly obnoxious aunt. Convinced he was going to be expelled from Hogwarts, he decides to go on the run - but, before long the Minister for Magic corners him at Diagon Alley. Harry is somewhat surprised to be let off, given the trouble he got into the previous year - but relieved all he same. The Magic Community seems to be much more concerned with a very dangerous criminal called Sirius Black who has become the first person to escape from Azkaban (the wizard prison). He had been sent there after being found guilty of murdering thirteen people - twelve of them muggles - with a single curse about twelve years earlier. Widely believed to be have been a big supporter of Voldemort's, the rumour is he's hunting for Harry. As a result, some Azkaban guards (disgusting creatures, known as Dementors) have been posted at Hogwarts for the protection of the pupils and staff. Harry is, once again, joined by Ron and Hermione at Hogwarts. There's a bit of trouble between the trio this year, however. Much of that is caused by Hermione's new pet Crookshanks - a crazy cat, who seems determined to kill Ron's rat, Scabbers, at every opportunity. There are further some changes to life at Hogwarts. This year's Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher, is Professor Lupin who proves hugely popular with the majority of pupils. Despite the fact he dresses rather shabbily and gets strangely ill from time to time, Lupin actually seems to know what he's doing - unlike the previous post-holders, Professor Quirrell and Professor Gilderoy. However, it's obvious that Snape despises him nearly as much as he despises Harry. Although it's no secret that Snape has always wanted the Defence Against The Dark Arts, there seems to be a depth of feeling Quirrell and Gilderoy were spared. The three friends are also taking a couple of new subjects in their third year. One of these is Care of Magical Creatures, taught by their old friend, Hagrid. Unfortunately, his first lesson leads to trouble with a Hippogriff. Another is Divination, taught by Professor Trelawney - who seems to be something of a crackpot. She apparently foresees at least one student's death every year, and this year picks on Harry. She somehow picks out the Grim (a death omen) from Harry's tealeaves. Harry probably wouldn't have been too worried, only he'd already seen something of a death omen when he was leaving Privet Drive. This is the third book in the Harry Potter series and, for me, is comfortably the best in the series. It's an excellent story, with has a strong mystery element running through it, and is very easily read. I probably would be better reading the series in order. However, that shouldn't be too much of a burden, as the previous two books are also very enjoyable !
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Summary: Harry Potter at it's the Best!
Review: For a child, most books are very boring, but the Harry Potter books are definetly not! This, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is my favorite, since you discover more about Harry's father's past and the death of Harry's parents. Harry's rivalry against Draco Malfoy is at it's height due to the planned beheading of the hippogrif, Buckbeak. Two of James's friends from hogwarts appear, including a "enemy" the man who caused his death Peter Pettigrew. This is definetly the best book I've ever read! Although I am at the borderline age to read this book (12) it stills thrills me every time I read it, along with my parents, teachers, and friends! I definetly recommend this book!
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Summary: Excellet
Review: For a while every place I looked for books, I saw "Harry Potter". Every list had H.P. I never intended to read these books, they were childrens books!,but when the people from Colorado wanted them banned my curiosity was awaken. THANK GOD! these are the best books I have read in a long time (and I read approx.5 books/month). I have a 5 y/o to whom I tell every night H,P.'s adventures and he loves it. I am really hoping these books will be translated to Spanish so I can read it with my boy and nephews. Great readig for adults too!
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Summary: MOST AWESOME HARRY POTTER BOOK YET! MUST READ!
Review: For all harry potter fans out there that havent quite read the third book, you SHOULD! this is by far the best of them yet! It has an ingenious plot, and twists and turns everywhere!
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Summary: JKR is great!
Review: For the record, my review would be 4 1/2 stars if the option were there. I've read the entire series so far, and anxiously await year 4. I've read several fantasy/scifi series in the past, many of which tend to lag as they progress and the author just wants to finish things up. That doesn't happen here (as of yet). The 3rd installment is still just as funny, exciting, and page-turningly addictive as the first.
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