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- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 in
- Weight
- 11.2 oz
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Publication date
- June 26, 2018
- Edition
- Reissue
- Language
- English
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A special new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with a stunning new cover illustration by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick.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. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor, Gilderoy Lockhart, a spirit named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girls' bathroom, and the unwanted attentions of Ron Weasley's younger sister, Ginny. Read more
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| Publisher | Arthur A. Levine Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 26, 2018 |
| Edition | Reissue |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1338299158 |
| ISBN-13 | 51 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Reading age | 8+ years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches |
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When I first read Harry Potter, I thought J.K was not a very good writer. BUT the movies captured me. And when I went back to the book PRESTO she was a good writer! Part of the reason I say so is because of the reason I listen to the stories and watch the movies over and over. The humor, the interest, the strange way the story is calming. Yes I know...calming what! Can't really say why. Perhaps it is the narrative of childhood, the optimism of youth...even witches and warlocks. The hope, the simple way children see things...even adolescents. The audible book...the legit one...is read by a person with good diction and appropriately expressive performance. He even remembers the particulars of speech for each character he is speaking as. The voice was pleasing to me, and the delivery loud enough and moderately paced enough to follow even when you are busy cleaning the house. Plus there was a lot in the book that was different from the movie and adds to the performance. Many details that were left out of the movie that make the book worth while to listen to.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2026 by Cryeff
A marvelous, magical, timeless tale!!
Format: Hardcover
I first read this novel several years ago, but had not reviewed it until now. Since I own a copy of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", I decided I needed to revisit the series. This second reading was just as delightful as the first! This series just has a freshness, an amazing originality, that I know I'll NEVER get tired of! Poor Harry Potter has not had an easy life....after all, he's been targeted for bullying and attempted murder. In the first book, not only was he nearly killed by Voldemort, but then grew up being constantly bullied by his nearest relatives, the Dursleys, who are Muggles (non-magical people). Then he started attending the magical boarding school -- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry -- and found two new enemies: Draco Malfoy, and Professor Snape. All of these characters continue to harass him in this second installment, too. Amazingly, Harry manages to deal with it all, including the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart, who is ridiculously narcissistic. And in the end, as always, Harry emerges as hero! In this book, there's a new mystery to be solved, as several students, and one cat, are Petrified. This means they're literally turned into statues. At the same time, Harry is hearing something very unusual, that no one else can hear. And a certain villain makes a very unexpected appearance.... The three main characters are GREAT, as usual. Harry remains resolute in solving any and all strange mysteries that may arise, and he has two incredible allies in Hermione and Ron, who back him up in all of his adventures! I love how Hermione constantly turns to books as the answer to every problem that crops up. When in doubt, head for the library! As for Ron, I really admire his loyalty to Harry. He's given Harry some very great help along the way, as well. All the secondary characters are also wonderful, which is a Rowling trademark. This is very important, as I do feel that secondary characters can either make or break a novel. Professor McGonagall, although very strict, is also very fair, as well as compassionate. Professor Snape is his usual nasty, detestable self, constantly directing his unpleasant remarks to Harry. The Weasleys -- especially Fred and George -- are very comical. I love how the whole family accepts and loves Harry, who is an orphan. And Hagrid is his usual sweet, adorable self! In this novel, we find out more about his rather shadowy past. Three new minor characters are introduced here -- the house elf, Dobby, Draco's vicious father, Lucius Malfoy, and Professor Gilderoy Lockhart. Poor Dobby leads a miserable existence, but, in spite of that, he attempts to warn Harry away from Hogwarts. Unfortunately, for some reason, he's not able to tell Harry exactly why it would be dangerous for him to return to the school. My heart went out to him! I thought it was great that Rowling also threaded in some social commentary through this character. But then, she's been doing that since the first book. It's very obvious that she's against abuse of all types, as this is a recurrent theme in the books. Dobby is mistreated by Lucius on a constant basis. Harry is mistreated by the Dursleys, and abused by Draco and Snape. This is one of the elements of the books that, I'm sure, has contributed to their appeal. Rowling definitely sticks up for the underdog! The portrayal of Lucius is very well done. He's cruel, despotic, and evil. He might come across as very stereotypical, as Harry's Muggle relative, Uncle Vernon, does, but again, I think Rowling is using some of her characters to speak out against abuse. Unfortunately, children in particular do suffer a lot of abuse worldwide, and so do other groups who have no access to power of any type. Through these two characters, Rowling also makes a very important statement regarding bigotry. Lucius (as well as his son, Draco) detests "Mudbloods", which is the name given to magical people whose parents happen to be Muggles. Lucius also loathes elves, as they are powerless to change their own status unless someone helps them out. As for Uncle Vernon, he detests magical people. Both characters are constantly judging and stereotyping those who belong to other, "different" groups. Both are, of course, insensitive to the suffering of those they unfairly mistreat. Gilderoy Lockhart provides a lot of the comic relief in this novel. He is incredibly FOND of himself! He's constantly telling people about his supposed magical exploits, as well as pushing his own books, making these a requirement for the subject he's teaching. It turns out that he's just a ridiculous windbag, but, along the way, he provided a lot of laughs at tense points in the narrative. 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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016 by Maria Behar
Waiting for Harry
Format: Hardcover
Why are so many people wild about Harry? I have a fascination with the thought of teaching at Hogwarts though notice they do not seem to have a philosophy course in the curriculum! Over the last year or so I have read the Harry Potter Books and watched the movies. I listen to the music on the soundtrack CDs while working. It sets a nice mood for me. Why? There has been a flurry of writing over the issue of why Potter has been such a hot item. Why do children like to read the books? We have their quotes to read over and think about. Some declare reading them has pulled them away from the abyss and toward success. Adults ponder these issues and offer various reasons why they think they have been so popular with children. Better, they also ponder why the books have been popular with adults as well. Notice that Lady JKR says she wrote the books for herself, because she liked them. 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Frankly, I could never have imagined the delivery of lines such as, "It does not do Harry to dwell on dreams and forget to live." as well as Richard Harris did. Bless him. The irony of it hurts, but it sounds like good advice and one reason to dwell on someone else's dream when it delivers such wonderful insights. With so many enjoying the books each for their own reasons, it makes little sense to think there is a peculiarly important reason why the books have enjoyed the overwhelming success they have. There are lots of reasons. I do not want the story to stop. It bugged me that I had to wait until June to see the last movie and even longer to find out what happens to Harry next. Book 6 is scheduled to come out July 16, 2005 and my order for it is already placed. But I know I have to be patient. I don't want JKR to feel rushed. I want her to do the job right all the way to the word "scar." 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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2005 by William S Jamison
Just keeps getting better!
Format: Kindle
I love the stories, it’s just clean simplicity that makes it so enjoyable. Thank You for writing this J.K. Rowling
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2026 by Steven
Not too shabby
Format: Kindle
Dobby is definitely one of the best characters. I enjoyed this book. Took about 6 hrs total to read. I am a casual reader.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026 by Andrew Bennett
The Harry Potter books are the best selling series by one author in history
Format: Kindle
I read the first one when it came out in 1997. I discovered this one, the second, last week. I'm so glad I did! I like this one better than the first in the series. And I can assure you it won't be the last. Ten out of five stars.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍⚡️
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2026 by flash gordon, m.d.
HOW IS IT THIS AMAZING?!?
Format: Kindle
The second book of the Harry Potter series is just as good as the first. I hadn’t read this series in years, so I can back to it, and wow! I remembered how much I loved it! J.K. Rowling included everything to keep you reading. The shocking discoveries and jaw-dropping plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, and I knew how it ended!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2026 by Kindle Customer
soooo much better than the movie!
Format: Kindle
I want to add in, I do love the movies, but the book has WAY more detail! 110/10 recommend - a must read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2026 by Megan