After a summer spent with the dursleys, harry is excited to return to hogwarts. Differences between harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter series. This special edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets has a gorgeous new cover illustration by kazu kibuishi. Rowling, harry potter and the chamber of secrets book 2 large print edition harry potter and the chamber of secrets is the second book in the harry potter series harry is in the summer. Apr 05, 2012 the legend of the chamber of secrets quickly spreads through the halls of hogwarts. The book begins with harry and ron flying through the air in a car. Rowling and the second novel in the harry potter series. 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. What is the setting in harry potter and the chamber of. Harry potter and the philosophers stone succeeded by. It is said that only salazar slytherins true descendent will be able to open it.
The setting of harry potter and the chamber of secrets is probably the most varied in all of the harry potter series. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets by jk rowling. Published in conjuction with the second live action harry potter film, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, this beautiful poster book features high quality images from the upcoming movie. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audio. The only date shown is that of the original first edition of 1998. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets summary shmoop. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban blurb edit. The book harry potter chamber of secrets was a good rescue story like when harry went to save ginny and the teacher who had lost his memories. Harry potter harry potter and the chamber of secrets book. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets is as good as its predecessor.
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. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets by frederic p. This is a large softback format reproduced by the national blind childrens society with the authors permission. Rowling this study guide consists of approximately 68 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of harry potter and the chamber of secrets. This means that he is able to speak with and understand snakes. Following on from philosophers stone, this takes us through harry potters second year at hogwarts. Rowling harry potter and the chamber of secrets, is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Rowling kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read praise for harry potter and the. 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. And when harry enters his room, dobby is sitting quietly on the bed. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets book covers.
The chamber of secrets is in my opinion the weakest of the harry potter books. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets the harry potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry this year. This harry potter poster book includes 32 highquality posters, each featuring a different character or scene from harry potter and the. 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. In harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry, a twelve year old boy is continuing another fascinating year at hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry. Rowling, 9781408845653, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyone thinks that its him that has opened the chamber of secrets because that is what slytherin was famous for. The book was published on july 2nd, 1998 in the united kingdom and june 2nd, 1999 in the united states. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, gryffindor edition by j. This bestselling series has sold over 100 million copies around the world. Mugglenet hosts forums and news about the all the latest in the world of harry potter.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audible audiobook unabridged j. Enjoy harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook for free here with 2 options, stephen fry or jim dale. Rowlings first novel, followed by harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the goblet of fire, harry potter and the order of the phoenix, harry potter and the halfblood prince and harry potter and the deathly hallows, as well as three books written for charity and inspired by the. Jul 02, 1998 harry potter and the chamber of secrets, j. A film based on this book was released on november 14th, 2002 and starred daniel radcliffe, rupert grint, and emma watson.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets book club edition. There is a mysterious voice that he keeps hearing in the walls of the school. Heroic harry potter battles prejudice in the second volume of rowlings wizard series. What is the blurb of harry potter and the chamber of secrets. If you havent read all the potter books, be warned. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets ebook by j. Explore the meaning of the book by examining the varied cover art from many countries. Buy a discounted hardcover of harry potter and the chamber of secrets online from australias leading online bookstore. Oct 20, 2010 for chamber of secrets, harry potter is in his second year at hogwarts. Read free book excerpt from harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j. While there are fewer illustrations in this book, i am still quite pleased with. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a fantasy novel written by british author j. The dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all harry potter wanted was to get back to the hogwarts school for. Still, it is a great read compared to 90% of other books in general, and 99% of other childrens fantasy novels.
Little does he know that this year will be just as eventful as the last. The plot follows harrys second year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, during which a series of messages on the walls of the schools corridors warn that the chamber of secrets has been opened and that the heir of slytherin. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets book covers harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a thoroughly engaging tale. The picture of dobby in the book at the start of chapter 2, has dobby looking more friendly. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets begins when harry is spending a miserable summer with his only remaining family, the dursleys. 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 harry potter and the chamber of secrets bloomsbury 1998. I enjoyed this book because it is packed with action, fantasy and creativity. During a dinner party hosted by his uncle and aunt, harry is visited by dobby, a houseelf. 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. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets free ebooks. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets sparknotes. For chamber of secrets, harry potter is in his second year at hogwarts.
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. Oct 01, 2002 published in conjuction with the second live action harry potter film, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, this beautiful poster book features high quality images from the upcoming movie. It is harrys birthday again, but the dursleys dont. I love his interpretation of harry potter s world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it j. Mugglenet there are two great harry potter fan sites out there, the first of which is mugglenet. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 by j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook full. The mysterious voice harry keeps hearing is getting more and more menacing, and soon vicious attacks start happening on the students of hogwarts.
This harry potter poster book includes 32 highquality posters, each featuring a different character or scene from harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Buy harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter 2. Main characters harry, ron, and hermione, models of dedicated friends, are rewarded for their bravery. Buy harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter. A brilliant sequel to harry potter and the philosophers stone. The book begins in the morning of harry s birthday.
After a marvelous year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, harry potter is stuck spending summer break with his awful muggle nonwizard aunt and uncle, petunia and vernon dursley, and his equally horrid cousin, dudley. Everyone knows that the heir of slytherin is supposedly the only one who can open the chamber of secrets and. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets that was not in. Harry potter harry potter and the chamber of secrets. It opens with harry spending the worst birthday at no 4 privet drive and his aunt, uncle and cousin.
This sequel to harry potter and the sorcerers stone 1998 brings back the doughty young wizardintraining to face suspicious adults, hostile classmates, fretful ghosts, rambunctious spells, giant spiders, and even an avatar of lord voldemort, the evil sorcerer who killed his parents, while saving the hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry from a deadly, mysterious menace. There are many books being written by many creative authors, but it will be long before another brings us, the reader, such. The leaky cauldron the second huge harry potter fan site is the leaky cauldron. Dobby warns harry not to return to hogwarts, the magical school for wizards that harry attended the previous year. All the harry potter titles are now available in large print.
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. Oct, 2016 seeing jim kays illustrations moved me profoundly. May 11, 2011 just a quick video on the chamber of secrets book club edition and what is different about it compared to the retail version. Book club edition also known as bce were not sold in the stores, you. Kirsty wieprecht, katie elford and rachel greatrex.
The plot follows harry s second year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, during which a series of messages on the walls of the schools corridors warn that the chamber of secrets has been opened and that the heir of slytherin would. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets resources websites. Inside is the full text of the original novel, with decorations by mary grandpre. A plot to make most terrible things happen at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets paperback harry. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets novel harry. Oct 07, 2002 he is in his second year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable house editions. But just as hes 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. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets poster book. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets paperback september 1, 2000. Even with small changes to the story, this one is perhaps the movie with the least differences from the book.
Rowling in this sequel to harry potter and the sorcerers stone, we find harry spending the summer vacation with his awful relatives, the dursleys, following his first year at. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets when it hit the shelves. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audiobook j. Rowling, and the second novel in the harry potter series. Rowling and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. On july 31, its harrys birthday, but no one remembers. What is the blurb for harry potter and the prisoner of.
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