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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780747591054
Edition: Children's
ISBN: 0747591059
Label: Bloomsbury
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury
Number Of Pages: 608
Publication Date: July 21, 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Release Date: July 21, 2007
Studio: Bloomsbury

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Amazon.co.uk Review:

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.

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Begin at the Beginning

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Hardcover Paperback

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Hardcover Paperback

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Hardcover Paperback

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Hardcover Paperback

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Hardcover Paperback

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Hardcover Paperback

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.

Rating: - AWESOME
Having read the whole Harry Potter series twice I still don't think I am either a fanatic or expert. What I can say is that Deathly Hallows is the best book I have ever read and it concludes what is a compelling series of books.

I finished Deathly Hallows for the second time last night and could happily pick it up and start reading it again.

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Rating: - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
This book is one of the best I have ever read and I have read a lot. I think it really finishes of the series with a bang. I have loved reading all the Harry Potter's but this is just amazing. I would definitely say buy this book because you will regret it if you don't. For this money go ahead and buy.

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Rating: - The good Slytherin .
The bearers of wands
The casters of spells
Their story
once again begins

Woe are we
Oh woe are we
The good wizard
a portriat he shall be

Woe are we
Oh woe are we
An overthrown , a coup d'etat
The dark evil lord
he is back

But have no fear
For our hero and friends
are off to hide
And other companions
gathering their might
For soon they shall behold
a clash of wands

But have no fear
For amongst the enemy , from within
there is a good Slytherin.





Many thanks to Bloomsbury for it's Adult Editions.

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Rating: - Just finished reading for the 2nd time...
PLEASE NOTE: This review CONTAINS SPOILERS


I've just finished reading all 7 Potters, and this is only the second time I have read book 7. I was preparing myself to be dissapointed, that maybe I wouldn't enjoy it as much....but boy, was I wrong.

This book is, if possible, even more of a page turner than its predecessors. Ignore the reviewers who claim the middle section is 'boring' They must lead lives like Bruce Willis every day to find Hallows unexciting! It's fast-paced, tightly plotted and very, very clever.

The epilogue is the only part of the book where I WAS almost bored: too much dialogue, too many names to confuse us. It should have explained what happened to our heroes in the days, weeks, years after the battle; in my opinion the epilogue felt rushed. So yes, this was a weak point in the book. Also Ron suddenly being able to speak Parseltongue by memorising what Harry said is ridiculous! How would you remember a series of hisses? I ... Read More

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Rating: - The End Of It All
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows is the final book of the Harry Potter series. It is a magical and scary adventure with so much detail thet you feel like you are taking the journey with them!

Harry, Ron and Hermione have to carry on hunting Horcruxes on Dumbledore's impossible orders to help them kill Lord Voldemort once and for all. But they don't know that it will be alot harder than it seems.

Every good person in this book is loyal to each other and help others through it when they lose family or friends. They also show courage, by helping each ther and knowing how much danger they are putting themselves in.

The Weasley's; Ginny, Ron, Fred, George, Percy, Charlie, Bill, Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley let Harry stay with them for the summer holidays, but will the magical protection be enough? Or will they have to flee before it's too late?

This book is a must read. It contains everyone's destiny and what will become of their future? Will ... Read More

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