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Summary: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Review: Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban
In this book Harry is at his third year of Hogwarts School. Harry and
Ron made it to the train this year, but all the compartments were full
except for one, which had an old man sleeping in it. So they sat with him.
On there way to hogwarts the train made an unscheduled stop. An escaped
serial criminal named Sirius black had escaped, and the dementors, which
are guards for the azkaban prison, searched the train. Dementors feed off
of people's happy memories. When the dementors came into the car Harry was
in Harry fainted because he doesn't have many happy memories. Professor
Lupin who was the old man in the car woke up and cast a spell making the
dementors going away. He woke Harry up and he gave everyone chocolate to
make them feel better. Sirius wasn't really a serial killer. He was Harry's
godfather, and one of Harry's father's best friends. Sirius was set up by
peter petigrew. Peter was one of James potters friends who betrayed James
potter and told voldemort where they were so he could kill them. When
Sirius found out he went after peter, but peter blew off his finger and
killed 13 people and turned into a rat and run away. Sirius was blamed for
all the murders and was sent to azkaban prison. Ron's rat scabers is really
Peter, and Sirius is going to hogwarts to get peter. Harry thought that
Sirius was coming to kill him. But when Sirius and professor Lupin who was
also one of James friends told them and made peter turn human they were
surprised. Harry told Sirius not to kill him so Sirius could clear his name
and Harry could go live with him. When they were going to turn peter in
Lupin turned into a ware wolf because the moon came out, and in all the
commotion peter turned into a rat and got away. The dementors caught black
and were going to suck out his soul. Harry and Herminie went back in time
and saved his life. This book is even better then the first 2 I recommend
that everyone read the whole series because every book gets better and
better.
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Summary: The foundation of HP
Review: It was the release of this book that finally got me to pick up the series that had so many children and adults raving. It was one of the best book decisions I ever made. HP has proven to be an exciting and fun way to bond with my nieces and nephews along with many coworkers and friends."The Order of the Phoenix" does take the reader deeper into the dark world which Voldemort, the nemesis of HP and all good witches/warlocks has tried to plunge them. This book finally sheds light on part of Harry's past that helps to explain the present. Along with Harry, we learn more about his parents and about how things were at the time Voldemort killed them. We are also introduced to an integral character, Sirius Black. Is he a good witch or a bad witch? Read this "Prisoner of Azkaban" to find out.
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Summary: Azkaban Terrifies
Review: Sirius Black, an infamous mass murderer, who killed 13 people with one spell, has escaped from Azkaban, the wizard's prison. A feat considered impossible because of the dementors, the Azkaban guards, nasty creatures who siphon off all happy memories leaving only the bad in their wake. Most of the incarcerated go mad. The worst punishment for the most hardened criminal is the dementor's kiss, a sort of living execution, which Black faces once he is caught. The Ministry of Magic so fears Black that they release his name with a cover story to the Muggle (non-magical people) media. Rumor has it he was a cohort of Lord Voldemort and seeks revenge for his former master-the death of Harry Potter. While on his way back to Hogwarts, the dementors board the train and attack Harry. The new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin, teaches Harry how to create a patronus to protect himself from the dementors while Lupin himself hides a dark secret of his own. Harry unravels more of the details surrounding his parents' deaths and discovers that not everything is, as it 's portrayed to be.
Rowling's fantasy world continues to grow as she explores the mythical realms of: werewolves, animagus (mages that shapeshift), boggarts etc. along with creating beings of her own such as hippogriffs and dementors. The blending of the two created suspense and tension that held on until the last page. The dementors by far were the scariest creatures she's written about. I hope they appear in a future installment of the Harry Potter Saga. The story of how they came to be would be fascinating.
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Summary: The best of the series! (So far)
Review: So far, this is my favorite book of the Harry Potter series.
I was reading some of the bad reviews, and it pains me to read what they said. Who, in the past, has given witchcraft and wizardry such a positive world? Nearly every story that ever came out about witchcraft and wizardry before Harry Potter made it look like an evil part of our world. But J.K.R. changed it, giving witchcraft and wizardry their own place to live. Her stuff is original and wonderful.
I would rather read stuff by J.K.R. then I would by other authors listed in some of the bad reviews. Those book were too, oh... non-daring. They stayed almots "politically correct." Harry Potter is away from the norm. It is a very daring novel, especially coming out in today's day and age.
And as to the Satan thing? I highly doubt it. J.K.R. herself has suggested that the books actually have many pro-religious morals hidden within them.
This particular book, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is undoubtebly J.K.R.'s best work so far. The movie, unfortunately, pretty much hacks the book up, but as a book alone, it's amazing. I do suggest not listening to those bad reviews, but see for your self just how good it is.
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Summary: The Revenge of JK Rowlings
Review: The tension builds as an escaped prisoner is rumored to be heading to Hogwarts. The school is surrounded by Dementors who are trying to recapture the escapee. Harry also learns more about his past and the betrayal of his parents.
The plot thickens as Harry becomes more and more tired of the endless staring, the whispers behind his back, at being the center of attention. It is enough to drive a 13 year old mad.
We are introduced to a two new teachers, and we see Hagrid moving into a new position at the school. The bonds between Harry, Ron, and Hermione grow, and a foreboding premonition of the Dark Lord is told.
Rowling keeps the excitment rolling and does not let anyone down with this installment. It is very interesting watching Harry grow up and learn more and more about who he is and how he got to where he is. The story does get a little darker, but still should be fine for the younger readers.
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Summary: Not as Good as Book Two
Review: The third book in the series. Rowling does an excellent job with character development again. The three primary characters are seen to be growing and changing slightly. Some of the surrounding cast are also shown to be changing as well, which provides for an excellent read. The plot gets confusing in places, but really plays well as a mystery of sorts. Again, Rowling does an excellent job of extending our knowledge of the Hogwarts environment, along with an even deeper extension into the rest of the Magic world that Hogwarts is part of. In essence, her exploration of the world comes through the eyes of Harry, who (like the reader) has very little knowledge of the world around him. The ending to this one was also done at breakneck speed, but this time the outcome came in a little cliche fashion. Was slightly disappointed at the manner she ended this particular book.
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Summary: a real treat for fantasy lovers
Review: When Harry Potter blows up his hateful aunt Marge, he flees the wrath of the revolting Dursleys who he has to endure living with, and soon has to contend with the threat of `convicted murderer' Sirius Black, who everyone believes is out to kill Harry, and the Dementors, demons who suck all happiness and hope out of their victims, leaving nothing but a black hole of despair.
At Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry has the support of his friends, Ron and Hermione, but cannot go to the delightful village of Hogsmeade, as his nasty relatives, the Dursleys have not given signed the form giving him permission to do so.
So Harry must find other ways to try the magical sweet shop, Honeydukes, and to drink Butterbeer at The Three Broomsticks.
Added to this is the exciting game of Quidditch, which Harry must win for his team Gryffindor, and the battle to save the Hippogriff Buckbeak, from execution,, the horrible while dealing with the malice of his school enemy Draco Malfoy.
Lovers of fantasy will find this hard to put down, especially towards the end of the novel when the truth about Sirius Black and the death of Harry's parents, is revealed.
She also has more about two lesser but wonderful characters : Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown, who are among my very favourite Potter characters.
Harry Potter added some much needed magic and mystery to the contemporary world.
Apart from the wonderful world of magic , the author also displays some interesting understanding of philosophy , human relations and psychology in this volume.
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Summary: Rowling's work reaches an even better level.
Review: _Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban_ is a wonderful addition Rowling's series. It is the third book in the series, which should be read *in order.* It's the best way to understand and to fully enjoy the series. Book 3 is somewhat more complex and more mature than Book 1 and Book 2. I enjoyed Books 1 and 2; Book 3 made me a true Harry Potter devotee. I think its plot has considerably more emotional weight. It's not just a pleasantly exciting story; it deals with issues of trust and friendship that make you feel and think as you read. The basic premise of the book is simple: Sirius Black has escaped from the wizard prison, Azkaban, and is on the loose, looking for Harry. Adventures ensue. A wonderful character (perhaps my favorite in the series to date), Professor Remus Lupin, joins the Hogwarts cast. The book contains fascinating revelations about Harry's family and draws on small clues offered in the earlier books. As an evangelical Christian and an avid reader of fantasy, I'm aware that certain other Christians have condemmed the Harry Potter series as supporting the occult. That's pure rubbish. I would suggest that parents of very young Potter fans be careful to supervise the reading of Book 3 by their children. It is rather more frightening than its predecessors. Older children should be fine. All in all, _Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban_ is a wonderful novel for children. Adult fans of Rowlings will also find a lot to enjoy in it. (Note: Pay attention to the characters' names. There are hints hidden within them!). This book and the series as a whole are highly recommended.
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