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Summary: Another Great book by Rowlings!
Review: As an 8th grade english teacher I am always trying to stay on top of the newest books my students may enjoy--I must say that the Potter series of books has been my selfish indulgement! It is so refreshing to read adolescent literature that I enjoy! "The Goblet of Fire" is such a wonderful sequel--just as exciting and unpredictable as the first three of the series! I was a little nervous when I received the book--it being so large and all, however it was a super easy read and I could hardly put it down! I would definately recommend this book to both young people and those who are young at heart!
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Summary: This book is "OFF THE HOOK! "
Review: This is the best book in the Harry Potter series. If you thought the other books were great, I guarantee you that this one is better. This is probably one of the best books I've ever read! So, if I like it, I can guarantee that you'll like it as well!
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Summary: The best one yet!
Review: This is THE most exiting book I have ever read!Joanne Rowling is my favourite writer,and she is at her best in this book.I think that all Harry Potter fans will agree with me when I say this is the most exiting Harry Potter novel yet.I don't want to give away to much of the plot,but you might need tissues!
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Summary: Darker, but the best yet
Review: I admit it, I'm an adult who has looked forward to this book more than most kids. It did not disappoint in the slightest! The tones in the plot are darker, with some scenes that might overwhelm the under-12 crowd, but it was a definite page-turner. I found it hard to put down and finished it in a record two days. Needless to say, I'm eagerly awaiting the fifth.
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Summary: Rowling is so Cruel (fun book, though)
Review: Just finished the book. Riveting. The worst part of it is thewait for the next book. Ouch! Rowling took a page from Lord Voldy'sbook on cruelty. Still, it's a wonderful piece of work. Very entertaining. It's spelled e-n-t-e-r-t-a-i-n-m-e-n-t -- check into it--you might like it. If anyone takes a word of these books seriously than I've got a Blast-Ended Skrewt to sell ya.
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Summary: Gobble Up "Goblet of Fire"
Review: J.K. Rowling has proved once again that she can create magic of her own! This crucial 4th book in the Harry Potter series has been worth the wait! Included in this fast-paced tale that will prevent you from putting the book down, are many key elements including several questions from previous books that will finally be answered. There are also many new and exciting revelations! Harry is growing up in this book, and as he and his friends change, so does the telling of his adventures. Rowling's books progress with each volume, and this one is no exception. The reading is more difficult as well as a bit more mature. Younger readers may need their parents to review this material before reading it themselves. There is some mature language and references, and there are also detailed descriptions of death and violence. This book will tug your emotions through laughter and even tears, with the end result leaving you wanting more, more, more! Read "Goblet of Fire" and then read it again!
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Summary: An imaginative, inventive adventure
Review: A richly conceived, clever tale... a worthy entry into the lineage of fantasy works by authors such as JRR Tolkien, Ursula Le Guin, and Madeleine L'Engle. While this may be a book specifically written for young adults, it is certainly well-crafted enough to engage imaginative readers of any age.
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Summary: What will Harry come up against next?
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE is an odd mixture of excellence and wordiness. It does not disappoint in the action packed sequences of the Quidditch World Cup and its aftermath, the three tasks of the Tri-Wizard tournament, and Harry's inevitable meeting with Lord Voldemort. However, it is also packed with such lengthy explanations, that I thought I had mistakenly picked up HOGWARTS, A HISTORY. This technique of Rowling, designed to give the reader as much background information as needed, became noticable at the end of the third book, as Sirius Black and Remus Lupin explained their relationship with James Potter and Peter Pettigrew. These portions of the book do not work nearly as well as when Rowling shows us what happened.Lord Voldemort, the depth of whose evil and reach was only hinted on in previous volumes, is established, though not seen, in the first chapter, and the flashbacks and results of his reign of terror which are revealed throughout the book, make him one of the most terrifying characters in children's literature that I've met. I feel cold when reading about him and his followers. Our favorite familiar characters, Harry, Ron, Hermoine, the Weasleys and their friends and teachers are all becoming more real with each book. Their development is natural, much like getting familiar with them as with people in our lives. Newly introduced characters, however, are a little harder to deal with. So many were introduced in this book, and my perception of each of them was jerked around so much that I began to feel as paranoid as Mad-Eye Moody, who had good reason to feel paranoid. Harry and Hermoine are especially well developed in this book. Harry grows through his trials in the Tri-Wizard Tournament, recognizing his limitations and character faults, which paves the way to conquering them. Hermoine's transformation into the beautiful swan was satisfying, and it's nice seeing her change from a brainy know-it-all into a complete person, but her development of a "social conscience" got a little tiring after a while, and I'm not sure what parallels, if any, she intends for children to draw from it. Characters that would be welcomed back in future volumes include Mad-Eye Moody, Victor Crum and Remus Lupin (from Book 3). I'm also very interested in the future of the Weasley Twins, because, as Harry says, in the days ahead, a good laugh will be what everyone needs. We read and listened to this as a family, having been eagerly awaiting its release. The concensus from our boys (ages 8 and 11) is that while it starts a bit slowly, once it took off, it held their interest. They loved it. One word about the audio tape. Jim Dale is good, sometimes too good. One of the flashbacks is particularly unsettling, and once Harry meets Lord Voldemort, it is impossible to find a stopping point before the conclusion of the book. If your children are younger or sensitive to violence and evil, preview the book and tape. Lynne Hobbs, Parent and School Librarian
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Summary: A superb story
Review: I thought Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was a great book because I found it wasn't as far-fetched and spooky as the 2nd Harry Potter book, The Chamber of Secrets -- although there is some danger in it. I liked the fact that certain characters, including James and Lilly Potter and Wormtail, returned in the fourth book. It is a suspensful book and has very humorous parts too. Even though Harry has a secret crush, it doesn't get all mushy. It is my favorite of the four Harry Potter books.
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Summary: A superb story
Review: I thought Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was a great bookbecause I found it wasn't as far-fetched and spooky as the 2nd HarryPotter book, The Chamber of Secrets -- although there is some danger in it. I liked the fact that certain characters, including James and Lilly Potter and Wormtail, returned in the fourth book. It is a suspensful book and has very humorous parts too. Even though Harry has a secret crush, it doesn't get all mushy. It is my favorite of the four Harry Potter books.
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