Harry Potter is lucky to reach the age of thirteen, since he has survived the murderous attacks of the feared Dark Wizard Voldemort three times. But his hopes for a quiet term concentrating on Quidditch are dashed when a maniacal mass-murderer escapes from Azkaban, pursued by the soul-sucking Dementors who guard the prison. It's assumed that Hogwarts is the safest place for Harry to be. But is it a coincidence that he can feel eyes watching him in the dark, and should he be taking Professor Trelawney's ghoulish predictions seriously?
Reviews
'I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I encountered an author who has had this effect on me. For the first time in years the book lives up to the hype perfection' Daily Express 'Extraordinarily vivid and exceptionally well-imagined' Independent on Sunday 'Rowling deserves all the plaudits that are being heaped upon her. For once, the word phenomenon is an understatement' Scotland on Sunday 'The most remarkable publishing sensation for a generation the story is told with such momentum, imagination and irrepressible humour that it can captivate both adults and children' Sunday Express
About the Author
J.K. Rowling lives with her family in Edinburgh. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was her 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 and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as well as two books written specifically for Comic Relief and based on the Harry Potter novels, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages. The 'Harry Potter' novels have been prize-winning and consistently on the bestseller lists, and have now sold over 250 million copies worldwide. Originally published as an author for children and still primarily so, J.K. Rowling has generated huge popular appeal for her books in an unprecedented fashion. J.K. Rowling was the first children's author to be voted the BA Author of the Year, and also to win the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Films of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, distributed by Warner Brothers, have been released to huge success. For a full list of prizes please see the website.
Prizes
The film of Azkaban came out in June 2004 and has been a record-breaking success worldwideThe third in the series, and the one which many claim to be their favourite - it starts to get very dark Winner of the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 1999 Gold Medal 9-11 years; Whitbread Children's Book of the Year 1999; British Book Awards 1999 Author of the Year; The Booksellers Association / The Bookseller Author of the Year 1998; FCBG Children's Book Award 1999 / Longer Novel Category; Whitaker's Platinum Book Award 2001
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– Customer review on 23/06/2007
harry's back for his third year at Hogwarts, casting spells, facing fears, meeting magical creatures, and, of course, facing the fearsome you-know-who, and his many allies. This book contains many mysteries, and loads of magic, and is a great third book in this startling series.
Sirius Black is back, and he's out to kill the potter whose parents death was all his fault...
mwahaha...
harrys 3rd year back at hogwarts but what is hermiones thought getting a cat ron hates is scabbers to live with it around after catching a thing called the night bus ending at the place within minutes and nearly being pointed out again as harry potter with the lightning scar im neville long bottom at the leaky cauldron he finds hermione and ron his best freind how is hermione getting through so much work in classes on her timetable at the same time. meet buckbeak sirius his godfather as a dog what next its funny but for the 3third id give it nine out of ten
I dont think that there is any human being who doesnt like harry potter!! this series of books is absolutely amazing and they have made jk rowling a billionaire! so obviously they are good! this book esepecially has it is quite dark but also has a little bit of humour at the same time. i would definatley reccomend this book to you! this is an absolutely great red
Harry Potter books are an awsome series and are filled with excitment and mysteries from begining to end. all worth the read and so hard to put down. The price is nothing compared to the enjoyment that you will get from reading this book. You definately want to purchase this book as you will be missing out if you dont! i must read for all. my fave book from the series so far!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was an excellent read. It had a mesmerising storyline that fascianted and amazed me. The writing was excellent and easy to read. I really enjoyed the book. The book left me feeling great intrigued and satisfied. Only flaw was at one point it seemed all a bit ordinary but only for a second. I would recommend this product for all.
another awesome book in the series, probably the best out of the first three, as it is when the series starts to get a bit more dark, and therefore exciting. it is the catalyst for lord voldemorts return, and contains many an exciting moment, largely towards the end. great stuff, JK knows how to make a real page turner!!
The most important thing about this document of Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts school of witch craft and wizardry is the introduction of the magical criminal, Sirius Black. As the story progresses it is discovered that, despite previous beliefs, he has not escaped from Azkaban to kill Harry, but rather someone else..who?
Harry Pooter and the prisoner of Azkaban is one of the most engaging books to come out of the series. This book is much better then the first two and has a much better and complex concept.Easily my favourite from them all. Five from Five
Whilst the first book was very mediocre, by the third book the Harry Potter series has dramatically improved. The characters are less stereotyped and Harry is actually showing some character development and complexity! I enjoyed this book a lot, although some irrational things still annoy me [why, if Potter's relatives hate him, didn't they put him up for adoption, why is he allowed to the wizard school, why doesn't he stay in the wizard world or alone with his sizeable fortune, instead of returning to the broom cupboard each holiday etc.]. Overall this book is fun andd an improvement on the poor first book.
An adult cover is a good idea, although the children's cover for this volume was passable for adults too.
A brilliant book. The third novel in JK Rowlings exceptional Potter series and a real blockbuster. You won't be able to put the book down.
Don't be dissuaded by the movie- unfortunately, this was a rather poor display of the magical world in which Harry lives- and that's the best I could say about it.
Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban is my personal favourite in the series.
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