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Summary: Voracious Muggle gobbles up every last word...
Review: Okay, I am hooked! Yes we did just pick up this book. We got lucky -- our local Chapters still had copies when we got there, despite the early morning line-ups. And so I sat down to begin this new offering, and didn't surface until about an hour ago, having read every single word. What a joy! I can't wait to read this one to the kids!
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Summary: Harry Potter continues to enchant!
Review: Rowling does it again with this fourth installment in this series. She spins a tale as no one can. And once you start, get hooked, there's no putting it down. And the joy of holding a hefty 636 pages (Canadian version)! Absolutely worth the wait. She deserves nothing less than 5 stars! Buy it, read it, share it with young and old alike. They'll all thank you for it!
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Summary: as good as the last three
Review: At first I thought Harry Potter was the author of a bunch of books and that was why he was famous.But after being dead bored (it is summer) my mom bought me one.This book is alittle darker then the others,but still great.Ties up alot of loose ends.
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Summary: The real story can now begin....
Review: WOW! What an amazing book! Unlike the first three books in the series, which were almost self-contained stories, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is truly a jumping off point for the rest of the series. It ties up many loose ends from the first three books, introduces many new characters into the series and thrusts Harry and friends into a world of magic far greater than what they'd seen in the first three. This book delves more into the politics of their world as well as many of the other creatures we've met. Story wise, the first four books combined read almost like a prologue to a much grander tale- a tale I can't wait to read.
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Summary: Prisoner of Azkaban
Review: This is a very colorful, imaginative piece of work; I've enjoyed every minute of reading with my son. It keeps you on edge and really connects you to the characters in this enchanting midieval setting. There are many questionable moments that make you wonder who it could be behind some of the fascinating incidents this young boy occurs; a whirlwind of majical moments that bring commrodory with his pals which were meant to be with him in this heroic tale.We are looking forward to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
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Summary: Even better than butterbeer on a cold day...
Review: Were there really over 700 pages? "The Goblet of Fire" firebolted by until the last 100 pages...when I kept needing to pause because my teeth were grinding or chattering, eyes burning with tears of disbelief, and I couldn't stop yelling advice to Harry and gaping in amazement and horror as Rowling slowly, exquisitely unveiled layer after layer (after layer!) of plot surprises. Rowling has such a gift for making you feel like you're a part of the action, a friend of Harry's--which I guess is why I miss him & Hogwarts so much between book releases. "The Goblet" is a great, suspenseful read--the most gripping of the series to date--and filled with all the intricate details that made the others so magical. You'll wish it was double the length.
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Summary: Amazed, once again
Review: I honestly did not think that this novel would live up entirely to the hype that surrounded it. But, as I got further and further into Harry Potter's latest adventure, the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament, it became harder and harder to put the book down. I would like to say though that while reading this book I noticed many words, phrases, and British idioms that would confuse the average ten year old. I am 17, and my 12 year old sister has already asked numerous questions referring to the language within the first few chapters. Although I believe younger readers may have trouble with some of the phrases, it does greatly enrich the novel older readers, making it very worth the 734 pages. J. K. Rowling's language usage is also intriguing, and helped to keep me reading. She has succeeded in her goals of making the story darker, and more developed. I was on the edge of my seat for the last 8 chapters (37 total). The twists that developed in these chapters had me guessing until the last page. I was left on the last page with many questions. Will Lord Voldemort win? Will Harry survive? Will Sirius ever be safe with Harry? Will Dumbledore ever convince Fudge of the truth? If you liked the first three, you're punishing yourself not to read the 4th.
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Summary: Harry Potter (DOES NOT) Stink!
Review: Harry Potter IV is worth it's weight in gold! This book is better than the first three. It fully lives up to all the hype and expectations that have surrounded it! This story was so rivetting that even after 720 pages I still wanted more. Some of the mystery surrounding the Harry/Voldemort relationship has been lifted. But this has only whetted the appetite for more Harry Potter. Way to go Joanne! I can't wait for the next installment.
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Summary: a little dissappointing...
Review: All Harry lovers, please don't kill me. In fact, I'm a fanatic myself. It's just that it seems like it's not a children's book anymore. I was expecting something more like the first 3 books. You now, HAPPY! J.K. Rowling is still an amazing writer, but book 4 is a transitional novel. It's open ended (I hate those), but still, I'm waiting for the 5th one. When is is coming out? :)
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Summary: Worth the wait, worth the hype
Review: Rowling pulls it off again: Goblet of Fire is just as good, if not better, than the first three books. All the characters are back and none are neglected, she never misses a detail, and she manages Harry's transition into adolescence without a wrong note. He's still Harry, but now he has girl problems along with death threats from Voldemort, life with the awful Dursleys, and a godfather who's a wanted murderer and a dog. I reached the end stunned by Rowling's control of the plot. Now I'm rereading it for sheer pleasure.
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