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Summary: Downright great!
Review: I LOVED this book. I think that Rowling's books keep getting better and better, although my favorite remains "The Prisoner of Azkaban". It's a good book full of adventure and emotion, but it's funny and sad at the same time. It really takes a good author with a really good imagination to right a story this creative. I'm only 13, but I've read a lot of books and I have to say that Harry Potter is one of the best series for kids and adults that I have ever read. Hats of to J. K. Rowling!
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Summary: A World of Imagination Opened to You
Review: There's more in stock for Harry Potter this year than the usual wands, broomsticks, and magic. This year Harry faces a new callenge in the form of a Triwizard Tournament. He has often dreamed of becoming a champion of Hogwarts School of Wichcraft and Wizardry. This year, the opportunity may very well come to him! From Triwizard Tournaments to even You-Know-Who, this is a wonderful book, that contains tails of mysteries, adventure, and lots of fun. It's a creative and inspiring novel by J.K. Rowling. I loved reading it and the rest of the series, nor can I wait to read the next in line. Until that time, I recommend: Circle of magic by Tampra Pierce The Book of Three, The Black Coldran, The Castle of Llyar, Taran Wanderer and The High King all by Lloyd Alexander
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Summary: A bit of a change for good ol' Harry!
Review: I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all four of JK Rowlings 'Harry Potter' books, however the first three seemed to be more the same. I was pleasantly suprised in finding that JK Rowling has added new characters, and different dilemas for Harry to face. Five stars... as always JK Rowling leaves us without words to describe her brilliance in literature.
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Summary: No age limit!
Review: This is the most amazing series of books i have ever read in my life. It is spiced up by a combination of features, that together make the plot funny, interesting, mysterious, and the biggest mixture of good feelings ever. Fall in love with the thick plot that takes you worlds away from our muggle world. and most important of all: there is no age limit for these books! J.K. Rowling, you're a genious. [...]
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Summary: J.K. Rowling does it again!
Review: Once again, J.K. Rowling manages to enchant readers with her story. I was thrilled the entire time. The new animals (Blast-Ended Skrewts and veeta), whacky characters and amusing love stories make this one the best by far. The whole time, you're wondering about Harry's life. And it leaves many opportunities for the reader to wonder about Book 5. This book, in a way, marks the end of Harry's childhood and the beginning of darker years. This book is great, so read it now!
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Summary: Cool
Review: I'm 13 and i loved this book. Me and my dad fought over it. Even extreamly old people at his work think the books are great. No matter what age you are you should read these books.
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Summary: An adult ADDICTED...
Review: I read 4-5 real books a month and yet, can not believe how addicting these books are. After I put this one down and smiled I thought, "Wow, the best Harry Potter yet". [....] I spent the next night on a plane from Boston to Frankfurt gripped to every single on of the 734 pages of this novel - 400 passengers sound asleep and only me awake with the overhead light on and eye drops in my eyes to keep them from drying ! What on earth will we do when Harry graduates from Hogwarts? Rowling is just so skilled... she has Hermione nobly fighting 'elf' discrimination, and Harry thrust into a magic school (one from France, and another from the "northern countries") competition (the Triwizard Tournament) in which a schoolmate actually dies for Harry! We even have the beginnings of a schoolboy crush for Harry (and his first 'prom-like' experience). The book begins with the International Quiddich Cup event (the World Cup for Wizards) where Ron and the Weasleys take Harry and begin the years' adventures, and ends in another of Rowling's amazing and absolutely terrifying climax where Harry's pure goodness is enough to defeat the very evilness of the Lord Valdemort who is growing stronger and a greater danger with each novel. The exquisite writing by Rowling is so subtle that there is absolutely nothing to make any reader believe that any of this is not real. Even as an adult, there is that child in me who yearns to believe that there are places like Hogwarts and people like Dumbledore in the universe. And of course, as an adult, in my heart I know there are!
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Summary: I just finished it...
Review: This book is awesome! My mom read them to my brother and me because she wanted to know what they're all about-she loves them too! The series just keeps getting better. (and longer!) The book was a little more mature than the other ones (kinda scary at parts) so I wouldn't recommend it for ages 9-12. More like 11 and up. yeah, its long, but at the end you'll be wishing it was longer! I can't wait for book five! Don't read the synopsis, just buy it and read it. I can't see how you can NOT like this book!
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Summary: Harry the Horrible
Review: Harry Potter has slowly fallen. I hate to say that this was the last Harry Potter book I am going to read.
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Summary: A fabulous story full of adventure and excitement!
Review: It is wonderful to know that a particular series just never seems to become boring. Although I am a Harry Potter fan, I was a bit doubtful as to whether or not "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" would live up to its expectations. I was not at all dissapointed (well, except when I reached the end), and I devoured all seven hundred and thirty-some pages in one huge gulp! The novel opens with a spooky scene taking place at the old Riddle House. This turns out to be a nightmare, so intense that Harry awakes with a searing pain in his lightning-bolt-shaped scar. We find out later that Harry's summer isn't going too well, but that changes as he is invited to see the Quidditch World Cup with his friends. However, the game ends and the happy atmosphere vanishes as a group of Death Eaters (Lord Voldemort's loyal supporters) are sighted. The Dark Mark (the symbol of death) is then shot into the sky by a mysterious supporter of Voldemort's. The story continues as Harry and his pals return to Hogwarts School for their fourth year. We learn that instead of the usual Quidditch matches, the famous Triwizard Tournament will take place at Hogwarts this year. Three schools will be competing against each other, and one lucky student is selected from each school (Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang) to compete. Will Harry be chosen as one of the champions? The tournament involves three difficult tasks that all of the contenders must complete, and each one is full of adventure! We are also introduced to some new characters, among them Rita Skeeter (a nosy news reporter) and Barty Crouch (a very strict man working for the Ministy of Magic). Readers are also presented with some puzzling questions. Could Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, be more than the kindly, wise man that he appears to be? Could Lord Voldemort possibly return to power? As always, J.K. Rowling manages to concoct an exciting answer to these questions. Ms.Rowling's interesting humor and wit is shown in this story as well. She includes jokes and puns in this book that both children and adults will understand. And, as you may have heard, "Goblet of Fire" is a lot darker than the other Potter books. There will be death, there will be blood. I do not suggest that you read the last five or so chapters in the dark. Anyway, the book has a fantastic ending, but it does not satisfy the reader. It leaves them hanging, waiting for the next Potter novel! Very rarely does a "true classic" come along...a story that will be remembered forever, and that also includes action, fantasy, humor, horror, etc. in one book. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" fulfills both of these requirements, and a lot more besides. I very, very highly recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure, excitement, and tons of surprises along the way!
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