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Binding: PaperbackBrand: SCHOLASTIC BOOKS (TRADE) EAN: 9780439785969 ISBN: 0439785960 Label: Scholastic Paperbacks Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks MPN: SB-0439785960 Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 652 Publication Date: July 25, 2006 Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: July 25, 2006 Studio: Scholastic Paperbacks Editorial Review: Product Description: This must-read fantasy takes you inside Hogwarts again for Harry's 6th year. What's in store for the wizard and his friends? What danger does his greatest enemy have planned? And who is the half-blood prince? Find out in this long-awaited adventure! Winner of two 2005 Quill Book Awards: Best Children's Chapter Book in the middle grade category and readers' choice for Book of the Year! Amazon.com Review: The long-awaited, eagerly anticipated, arguably over-hyped Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has arrived, and the question on the minds of kids, adults, fans, and skeptics alike is, "Is it worth the hype?" The answer, luckily, is simple: yep. A magnificent spectacle more than worth the price of admission, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will blow you away. However, given that so much has gone into protecting the secrets of the book (including armored trucks and injunctions), don't expect any spoilers in this review. It's much more fun not knowing what's coming--and in the case of Rowling's delicious sixth book, you don't want to know. Just sit tight, despite the earth-shattering revelations that will have your head in your hands as you hope the words will rearrange themselves into a different story. But take one warning to heart: do not open Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince until you have first found a secluded spot, safe from curious eyes, where you can tuck in for a good long read. Because once you start, you won't stop until you reach the very last page. A darker book than any in the series thus far with a level of sophistication belying its genre, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince moves the series into murkier waters and marks the arrival of Rowling onto the adult literary scene. While she has long been praised for her cleverness and wit, the strength of Book 6 lies in her subtle development of key characters, as well as her carefully nuanced depiction of a community at war. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, no one and nothing is safe, including preconceived notions of good and evil and of right and wrong. With each book in her increasingly remarkable series, fans have nervously watched J.K. Rowling raise the stakes; gone are the simple delights of butterbeer and enchanted candy, and days when the worst ailment could be cured by a bite of chocolate. A series that began as a colorful lark full of magic and discovery has become a dark and deadly war zone. But this should not come as a shock to loyal readers. Rowling readied fans with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by killing off popular characters and engaging the young students in battle. Still, there is an unexpected bleakness from the start of Book 6 that casts a mean shadow over Quidditch games, silly flirtations, and mountains of homework. Ready or not, the tremendous ending of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will leave stunned fans wondering what great and terrible events await in Book 7 if this sinister darkness is meant to light the way. --Daphne Durham Visit the Harry Potter Store
Why We Love Harry Favorite Moments from the Series There are plenty of reasons to love Rowling's wildly popular series--no doubt you have several dozen of your own. Our list features favorite moments, characters, and artifacts from the first five books. Keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive (what we love about Harry could fill ten books!) and does not include any of the spectacular revelatory moments that would spoil the books for those (few) who have not read them. Enjoy. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem: A Conversation with J.K. Rowling
A Few Words from Mary GrandPré Average Rating:
 Rating:  - giftGot the last 2 HP books they were in excellent condition I like doing business at Amazon Rating:  - Didn't live up to the standard set by the previous booksBottom Line: Loaner (unless you have to have it for your collection) I have to say I was disappointed in many things about this book. First and foremost, it didn't grab my attention at the initial start of the book, like the previous books had. Then, the insertion of the flashbacks at the first third of the book I felt was, confusing. Added to that, they seemed to drone on a bit longer than they needed. Thirdly, the relationship between Harry and Dumbledore seemed to suddenly ... Read More Rating: - Breath TakingMy opinion on this book is it's a "turn the page book", it's always has action on every page. I wouln't read until you can get it but when you do get old enough I'd read it if I were you. J.K. Rolling did a very good job writing this book. Rating: - the begining of lord voldmort is revealed.this harry potter book takes you way backm to lord voldmorts beginning. see how true evil is created in this awesome harry potter book, and also see how true evil can be destroyed. this book is awesome. i recomend it to everyone. Rating: - Know your enemyA basic battle tactic is to know your enemy. That' just what Harry has to do, learn about Voldemort. Why is he evil? Is Voldemort his real name? What is his connection to Harry and Dumbledore? All of these questions and more are revealed in this, my favorite book in the series. |
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