Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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By J.K. Rowling
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Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the third story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There’s magic on every page!
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it’s the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run – and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry’s tea leaves … But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking Kiss …
J.K. Rowling’s enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s third adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the secret passages of Hogwarts castle to the snowy lanes of Hogsmeade. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, allowing readers to learn about famous witches and wizards and find out more about the Patronus Charm. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime!
TIME-TURNING – TREACHERY – TRANSFIGURATION
Seven magical stories, one epic adventure.
Praise for the Harry Potter books:
‘That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike.’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A phenomenon … Grown men in suits have been spotted with them on trains. Parents squabble over who gets to read them to the kids, and teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes.’ – Guardian
‘One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times.’ – Sunday Telegraph
‘Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff.’ – Mirror
‘The only thing wrong with it is that you can’t put it down.’ – Fiona Chadwick, 9 years old
‘It is very funny. I would love to be Harry and make up some magic spell to play on my teachers.’ – Tom El-Shawk, 11 years old
‘My mum loved it so much she would not let my dad read any of it to me.’ – Alexander Benn, 7 and 9¼ years old
‘It’s for all ages and it’s brilliant.’ – Katrina Farrant, 10 years old
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It was a good read and love the tensoin.
My 3rd Harry Potter book. I loved how Hermione helped Harry and Ron and all the other characters in the book.
Definitely YES
I loved this book!
My favourite part of this book was when Harry, Ron, Hermione & Malloy went into the forbidden forest and Harry saw the Centaur Firenze.
My favourite characters are Harry and Hermione, because they are both very brave.
loved the plot line the dementors sound creepy
I liked Harry potter because he prevented the dementors from stealing his soul.
Fabulous sequel
I really enjoyed this book. My favourite character was Sirius because he was different to all the others and someone I wasn't expecting. He sounded very adventurous.
Love this book, the story is fantastic! Definitely recommend to my friends
the book is full of adventure
It was super cool especially aunt marge when she blew up I love it.
Nice and intresting!
I loved the book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as it was full of magic, tense and adventure. I would recommend this book to people who like magic adventure books. A great proper 5 star book.
It is intriguing
I have read this book all summer and am enjoying it so much so far!
I liked how they introduced some more background for him.
My favourite character is Harry because he is really smart and brave. I say this beacuse when he saw the deer, he immediately went to Professor Lupin to teach him a spell to make them go away, and he was really brave to make that happen. I would recommend this book for others because it has a lot of vocabulary, and it is really interesting.
In this book, the way Professor Snape treats Hermionie as a bad 'know it all' and the way buckbeat nearly dies feels so sentimental
I love this book because it has a fun story, includes obstacles and it is funny. Even though it contained blood, this was an excellent story. I would really recommend it to someone who is not scared of the word DEATH...
I think this book was amazing because it had lots of twists and surprises. I liked learning about Sirius Black, and it was exciting when we found out the truth about him. My favourite part was when Harry and Hermione used the Time-Turner to go back in time—it felt so clever and magical! I also liked Buckbeak the hippogriff because he was such a cool creature.
I love the Harry Potter books but I think this is my favourite.
I really enjoy the series, and this the third book I think is my favourite. Even as an adult, it allows for a bit of escapism and magical fun. Who doesn't love that. I would recommend this book to older primary readers, who can also give thought to some of the underlying messages and "issues" presented in the characters and also even the author herself.
I think it should be noted that as the books progress, there is a "darker" element that needs to be considered. Turmoil around death, sadness about loss, etc. are themes older children readers might need some healthy discussion and consideration. it should be noted also that issues around bullying need to be addressed - particularly in regard to Snape's behaviour toward different students.
I think a warning or even just some guidance should be given on being aware of issues around sterotyping and exclusion - some of the contexts and characters may raise questions about that. And again, being aware of the author's recent public stance on trans-people and the questions around inclusion, bigotry and the influence public figures have or shouldn't have.
Sirius is my favourite character and my favourite part was when they used the time turner to go back and save Sirius
It was a good story whoever likes magic can read this my favourite is heroine
Harry Potter was the best because he finally learned how to use his pratronas
Excellent
Absolutely amazing. I really did like Sirius Black because he's actually really kind. It was a surprise finding out he wasn't the bad guy.
I love harry potter . I woch to the number 4 movie. My favourite character is Hermionie!
It was very good.recommend it.
it is a fun fantasy story the best bit is when they time turn and save Sirius Black and hermoine is my favorate
