Author: J.K. Rowling
Publication: Vancouver: Raincoast Books
Pub. Date: 2005
ISBN: 1-55192-756-X
Pages: 607
Summary: The sixth in a series of stories about the boy wizard and his battles against the evil wizard Lord Voldemort.
Major Characters: Harry Potter, Professor Dumbledore, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Professor Snape, Draco Malfoy
Comments: No one on the planet can claim to love YA literature and not know about Harry Potter. That's why this blog would not be complete without an entry on the most highly anticipated book release of the year. For a long time now, HP fans have been warned that this installment would include the death of a major character, and it was not an empty threat. Rowling departs from her usual formula for this book, however. Even though the story begins with Harry at the Dursleys, the stay is cut short, as Dumbledore comes to pick him up after only a few weeks. There is also the issue of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to contend with, and readers will be surprised at how that turns out. Also, unlike most of the other books, there is no face-to-face battle between Harry and Voldemort. Don't take that to mean that the book ends uneventfully, however. Rowling has successfully fueled the fire of anticipation for HP7.
Genre: Fantasy
Age Level: 10+
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