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| Author: J. K. Rowling
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: Children's
Pages: 608
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.4 x 2.1
ISBN: 0747591059
EAN: 9780747591054
ASIN: 0747591059
Publication Date: July 21, 2007
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The Final Chapter
Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him. In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectactular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread and read again. Visit the Harry Potter Store
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Begin at the Beginning
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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Paperback | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Paperback | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Paperback | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Why We Love Harry
Favourite 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 favourite moments, characters, and artefacts from the first six 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 Philosopher's Stone
| | * Harry's first trip to the zoo with the Dursleys, when a boa constrictor winks at him.
* When the Dursleys' house is suddenly besieged by letters for Harry from Hogwarts. Readers learn how much the Dursleys have been keeping from Harry. Rowling does a wonderful job in displaying the lengths to which Uncle Vernon will go to deny that magic exists.
* Harry's first visit to Diagon Alley with Hagrid. Full of curiosities and rich with magic and marvel, Harry's first trip includes a trip to Gringotts and Ollivanders, where Harry gets his wand (holly and phoenix feather) and discovers yet another connection to He-Who-Must-No-Be-Named. This moment is the reader's first full introduction to Rowling's world of witchcraft and wizards.
* Harry's experience with the Sorting Hat. | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 | * The de-gnoming of the Weasleys' garden. Harry discovers that even wizards have chores--gnomes must be grabbed (ignoring angry protests "Gerroff me! Gerroff me!"), swung about (to make them too dizzy to come back), and tossed out of the garden--this delightful scene highlights Rowling's clever and witty genius.
* Harry's first experience with a Howler, sent to Ron by his mother.
* The Duelling Club battle between Harry and Malfoy. Gilderoy Lockhart starts the Duelling Club to help students practice spells on each other, but he is not prepared for the intensity of the animosity between Harry and Draco. Since they are still young, their minibattle is innocent enough, including tickling and dancing charms. | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
| | * Ron's attempt to use a telephone to call Harry at the Dursleys'.
* Harry's first encounter with a Dementor on the train (and just about any other encounter with Dementors). Harry's brush with the Dementors is terrifying and prepares Potter fans for a darker, scarier book.
* Harry, Ron, and Hermione's behaviour in Professor Trelawney's Divination class. Some of the best moments in Rowling's books occur when she reminds us that the wizards-in-training at Hogwarts are, after all, just children. Clearly, even at a school of witchcraft and wizardry, classes can be boring and seem pointless to children.
* The Boggart lesson in Professor Lupin's classroom.
* Harry, Ron, and Hermione's knock-down confrontation with Snape. | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 | * Hermione's disgust at the reception for the veela (Bulgarian National Team Mascots) at the Quidditch World Cup. Rowling's fourth book addresses issues about growing up--the dynamic between the boys and girls at Hogwarts starts to change. Nowhere is this more plain than the hilarious scene in which magical cheerleaders nearly convince Harry and Ron to jump from the stands to impress them.
* Viktor Krum's crush on Hermione--and Ron's objection to it.
* Malfoy's "Potter Stinks" badge.
* Hermione's creation of S.P.E.W., the intolerant bigotry of the Death Eaters, and the danger of the Triwizard Tournament. Add in the changing dynamics between girls and boys at Hogwarts, and suddenly Rowling's fourth book has a weight and seriousness not as present in early books in the series. Candy and tickle spells are left behind as the students tackle darker, more serious issues and take on larger responsibilities, including the knowledge of illegal curses. | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 | * Harry's outburst to his friends at No. 12 Grimmauld Place. A combination of frustration over being kept in the dark and fear that he will be expelled fuels much of Harry's anger, and it all comes out at once, directly aimed at Ron and Hermione. Rowling perfectly portrays Harry's frustration at being too old to shirk responsibility, but too young to be accepted as part of the fight that he knows is coming.
* Harry's detention with Professor Umbridge. Rowling shows her darker side, leading readers to believe that Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for young wizards. Dolores represents a bureaucratic tyrant capable of real evil, and Harry is forced to endure their private battle of wills alone.
* Harry and Cho's painfully awkward interactions. Rowling clearly remembers what it was like to be a teenager.
* Harry's Occlumency lessons with Snape.
* Dumbledore's confession to Harry. | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 | * This book is much darker than the rest. Lord Voldemort has been creating chaos in the Wizard and Muggle communities alike, the war is in full swing and the Wizarding community now lives in fear.
* It is much more emotional. The story turns at the whim of a temperamental teenager from war and life-changing tragedy, to euphoria and glistening happiness. | Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem: A Conversation with J.K. Rowling
 "I am an extraordinarily lucky person, doing what I love best in the world. I'm sure that I will always be a writer. It was wonderful enough just to be published. The greatest reward is the enthusiasm of the readers." --J.K. Rowling Find out more about Harry's creator in our exclusive interview with J.K. Rowling.
Did You Know?  | The Little White Horse was J.K. Rowling's favourite book as a child. |  | Jane Austen is Rowling's favourite author. |  | Roddy Doyle is Rowling's favourite living writer. |
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 Best ever. July 18, 2008
S (England)
I am a very well read 16 year old (I've read everything from Ian McEwan to Jane Austen) and I am completly in love with this series. I've been reading them since I was 8 and this is the best one (followed by the 5th). It's so exciting and so much is cleared up but it also leaves some things open for discussion. It's great for escaping into! It's sad and happy at the same time time and when I finished it I put it down cried for about 20 mins (just cause the series was over!) then picked it straight back up and re-read it! I've read the whole series at least 10 times and i can't find anyway to fault it. Buy it now!! It's the best book ever!
 the deathly book July 18, 2008
M. Thorton (France)
this book is not the best in the series, and it left me waiting for Rowling to say: "Wait. I was joking! I wrote another version of the 7th book! Here it is" (it's too bad she never said that).
The first time I read the 7th book, I felt cheated. Cause let's face it: all that...for JUST that?
I didn't like the parallel between World War II and the war against Voldemort: there's a kind of general disquieting atmosphere : each character wants to prove that he's more ready than the others to die for the Cause...
And suddenly, we see the characters' lives ruined because of magic! They ALL would have been better off without magic! At the end of the book, I didn't envy any of them and their powers (I could hear them begging to be a Muggle next life!)
Where's the magic if the magic is poisoning their lives?
It could have been much better, but it's only good.
Brilliant July 18, 2008
Miss S D Giblin
This book is fantastic-it helps if you've read the first six as well!!! If you enjoyed the films you'll love the book!
Brilliant action-packed finale July 12, 2008
NK (Lancs. UK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
At last, the final book in paperback.
I first read the story inside 2 days when it came out in hardback last year and only revisited the book now, a whole year later. On this occasion, I am taking my time and finding it more enjoyable (even though I know what will happen). The action is virtually non-stop, explaining why the 7th movie will be made in two parts.
A rough summary: Harry, Ron and Hermione do not attend Hogwarts for their final year. Instead, they set off to search for Lord Voldermorts secret horcruxes - magical objects that each carry a piece of his evil soul. While two have been vanquished in the earlier books, at least four still remain. One by one, Harry must locate them and destroy them before facing the dark lord. It seems a daunting task as school headmaster Dumbledore is no longer around to help him, but Harry has finally learnt to control his thoughts and, through his mysterious connection with the dark lord, is able to see what Voldermort is doing.
Meanwhile we finally see what the wizarding world was in fear of as Voldermort takes over. His minnions are now running the Ministry of Magic and are hunting for Harry. Snape is also the new Headmaster at Hogwarts and Death Eaters are teaching the Dark Arts (instead of Defence against the Dark Arts). This gives the book a very dark feel and some of the passages in the Ministry of Magic are quite chilling and a vivid depiction of a Fascist state. You often forget that this is a childrens story!
Against the backdrop of the main continuing plot, JK Rowling introduces a parallel story of the Deathly Hallows. This is an absolute master-stoke as it reveals many things from Dumbledore's past, including the legendary duel with the evil wizard Grindelwald, and Harry's invisibility cloak. We also learn about the true loyalties of Snape, a most intriguing character that Rowling has teased us with for so long. The book wraps up this and many other loose ends with the ultimate victory of good over evil. However, this comes at great cost as many characters die in the struggle.
My only gripe is the ending. This seemed to be a tactic to discourage future attempts at continuing the story. It was a very rushed chapter and I was asking more questions than I thought would be answered. Still, Deathly Hallows is fully worthy of 5 stars and most highly recommended. It brings some sadness that the story has ended but that is the case with all good things.
The masterpiece is finished...What to read next July 11, 2008
Julie Watt (UK)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Yes the Masterpiece is finished and what more can we do but wipe back the tears, take a deep sigh and think: when can I start reading them again. I loved the Deathly Hallows, some people said the ending was 'too well-rounded', but remember the series is essentailly about good and evil and we all know what has to happen - if it hadn't we'd have only complained. JK is imaginitive, humorous and best of all knows all the 'rules' of a good story, so if you've read it: read it again, if you are cutting your own nose off and saying things like "I read the first one and they are poorly written..." Well just stop it (you wre the kind who prenteded not to watch telly in the eighties because it was not intellectual enough and think by hiding your matalan bags we don't know you pop in every once and a while, everything has a place and let it revel there, there is more bucket than of Bouquet about people like you).
For those that did love it, get yorself a paperback to take to the poolside on your holidays so the hardback dosn't get confiscated at the airport as a terrorist weapon (you could do a lot of damage with JK's hefty tombe).
Below are some other books I would recommend you read when you have finished the Potters and are desperate for more:
The Elements of Lore, Volume One of the Books of Lore
The Elements of Lore - Volume 1 of The Books of Lore: 1
Truly excellent start to a series that I think wil be just right for those wanting more Potter - a boy finds out the truth about the Elemental magic of Lore, has a fantastic adventure and sets up for an awesome series...very dark in some places and hilarious in others...need I say more. Think second one is due out next year sometime on the website???
The Spook's Apprentice
The Spook's Apprentice: No.1
Oooo A little bit scary Delaney starts a fanatstic series, like potter they get better with each book, I am now onto the last one and am already getting cold sweats for the nest.
The Amulet of Samakrand
The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Funny, funny, funny all three already out so no waiting on the hyp-train
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