This special edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets has a gorgeous new cover illustration by kazu kibuishi. The book s title refers to a chamber which was, according to legend, created. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audiobook j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets when it hit the shelves. Back at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry for his second year, harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors and then the attacks start.
Harry nearly forgets to take hedwig, but remembers just in time. The second book in the harry potter series, harry potter and the chamber of secrets is written from the pointofview of the now12yearold harry potter. Rowling and the second novel in the harry potter series. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Still, it is a great read compared to 90% of other books in general, and 99% of other childrens fantasy novels. It is a book filled with the writers imagination, so much so that it cannot help but in turn spur the. Stephen fry harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audiobook. What harry potter book comes after the chamber of secrets.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets score 01 prologue. Rowlings celebrated harry potter series is a true modern classic, full of enchantment and thrill. Heroic harry potter battles prejudice in the second volume of rowlings wizard series. Essays for harry potter and the chamber of secrets.
Most of the action in harry potter and the chamber of secrets occurs at hogwarts during the years 1992 and 1993. While there are fewer illustrations in this book, i am still quite pleased with. The books title refers to a chamber which was, according to legend, created somewhere in hogwarts castle by one of the founders, salazar slytherin, when he departed hogwarts. Inside is the full text of the original novel, with decorations by mary grandpre. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a fantasy novel written by british author j. I enjoyed this book because it is packed with action, fantasy and creativity. Mary grandpre when the chamber of secrets is opened again at the hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry, secondyear student harry potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been.
Ecoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec loffre dessai. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets begins when harry is spending a miserable summer with his only remaining family, the dursleys. Rowlings second book in the harry potter series starts turning harrys world darker. Dobby warns harry not to return to hogwarts, the magical school for wizards that harry attended the previous year. This hardcover of the hufflepuff edition of the second harry potter book is really, really beautiful. Harry potters summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, and rescue from the dursleys by his friend ron weasley in a.
Differences between harry potter and the chamber of secrets. The chamber of secrets was created under the dungeons of hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry during medieval times by salazar slytherin, who disagreed with the other hogwarts founders on the merits of blood purity. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 livre audio. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets metaphors and. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter series. Jul 02, 1998 harry potter and the chamber of secrets book. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets essays are academic essays for citation. Stephen fry harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. The dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all harry potter wanted was to get back to the hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry. It also includes information related to the house, like it previous book did, although this time is different and a little bit more scarce. The escape from the dursleys youtube best of harry potter musical moments 1h30 soundtrack. Harry potter s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, and rescue from the dursleys by his friend ron weasley in a.
The chamber of secrets is in my opinion the weakest of the harry potter books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The new harry potter cover can be seen below in its highres. Harry potters summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, and rescue from the dursleys by his friend ron weasley in a magical flying car. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets that was not in. In harry potter and the chamber of secrets, young harry potter must fight an evil presence thats roaming the halls of hogwarts and attacking residents of the school. A plot to make most terrible things happen at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. This was my second reading of harry potter and the chamber of secrets, and while i normally allow more time to pass between rereads of favorite books, it was still a fun story. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets 8580001045948. They are usually punished for rulebreaking, but also get away with quite a bit, especially when theyre trying to solve the mystery of the chamber of secrets they steal potion ingredients, knock out other students with a sleeping potion, and then impersonate them to get information. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets wikibooks, open. Fantastic beasts and where to find them, quidditch through the ages and the tales of beedle the bard. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Why the chamber of secrets is the worst harry potter book. Jun 26, 2014 the harry potter reread would be more excited about the footballsoccer world cup if people could fly in it. The chamber of secrets was home to an ancient basilisk, which, according to legend, was intended to be used to purge the area of muggleborn students. And thankfully, since the book is read unabridged, no ones favorite character is omitted. The second book in the harry potter series, harry potter and the chamber of secrets is written from the point of view of the now12yearold harry potter. I confess to not yet having read the first harry potter book, harry potter and the sorcerors stone, and so i can say with certainty that it is not necessary to read that book in order to fully enjoy the second one. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets flashcards quizlet. I also had recently rewatched the movie version which made it even fresher in my mind, but i discovered that by watching the movie first and then reading the book, i. Harry potters summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets book, 1999. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets ebook by j. The realism of the nonmagical muggle world, particularly the dursleys home, dramatically contrasts with the fantastical possibilities presented at hogwarts where the medieval castles structure is constantly changing to accommodate its inhabitants. Rowling recently published another book on the side called the tales of beedle the bard.
As with its predecessor harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a highly readable and imaginative adventure story with real, fallible, characters, plenty of humour and, of course, loads of magic and spells. During a dinner party hosted by his uncle and aunt, harry is visited by dobby, a houseelf. Buy the paperback book harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j. The paper sleeve of the outside feels more deluxe than the first book edition. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets sparknotes. Harry potter s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, and rescue from the dursleys by his friend ron weasley in a magical flying car. Rowling is the author of the recordbreaking, multiawardwinning harry potter novels. However, i think its objectively the worst of the series. It was a book mentioned within the last installment of the series, harry potter and the deathly hallows. New harry potter and the chamber of secrets book cover.
Harry potter s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, an. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter wiki fandom. It is the second book in the series of seven harry potter books. Returning to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry after another awful summer with his guardians, the dursleys, twelveyearold harry yearns to play quidditch, improve his magical skills, and enjoy his friendships. Books similar to harry potter and the chamber of secrets.
The english version of the harry potter books are much better than the dutch versions. Rowling author, jim dale narrator, pottermore publishing publisher 4. Main characters harry, ron, and hermione, models of dedicated friends, are rewarded for their bravery. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets kindle edition. A plot to make most terrible things happen at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry this year. Stephen fry harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audible audiobook unabridged. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book by j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 livre. May 30, 20 at book expo america this morning, scholastic unveiled the new harry potter and the chamber of secrets cover designed by kazu kibuishi. Buy harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter 2.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets by jk rowling waterstones. The entire dursley family attempt to keep harry from leaving with ron. Harry potter chamber secrets by rowling, first edition. Like all the harry potter books, i love the chamber of secrets. Oct 16, 2014 harry potter and the philosophers stone was j. Harry potters summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, an. Rowling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Time book critic lev grossman grabs an early copy of deathly hallows and finds it a sad but satisfying wrapup to j. Rowlings first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the harry potter series, as well as three books written for charity. How does harry change throughout the second book, harry.
There is no need to have read harry potter and the philosophers stone to enjoy this book. Engaging for children without being childish, the audio version of harry potter and the chamber of secrets is worthy addition to the deservedly popular series. It is all of the details those mentioned here and many more that truly make harry potter and the chamber of secrets a wonderful book, a book that is a pleasure for adults to read but which will for a child prove to be a true and memorable joy. Not that it isnt plenty exciting, it could just use some oomph. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter. Buy harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter. This book has sturdy enough legs to more than ably stand on its own. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets having already introduced us to the main characters in book one, rowling hits the ground doing 250 mph and lets the magic fly even higher in her follow up to the philosophers stone. Dear ron, and harry if youre there, i hope everything went all right and that harry is okay and that. After a summer spent with the dursleys, harry is excited to return to hogwarts. The plot follows harry s second year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, during which a series of messages on the walls on the schools corridors warn that the chamber of secrets has been opened and that the. New harry potter and the chamber of secrets book cover unveiled. This paperback edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets book 2 by j.
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