Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children's Edition] by: J.K. Rowling

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release date: 10th July, 2008
Media: Paperback

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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.

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Rating: - !!! WARNING: do not try these spells at home !!!

I have to admonish Ms. Rowling for her impish sense of humour, which I fail to share.

My eight-year-old, an avid reader, taught my mother-in-law the Duro spell. Now, it has to be said that whilst m-i-l is no Hermione, her witching credentials can be in no doubt. Lo and behold the living room curtains turn to stone, crashing to the floor and bringing down the Ikea curtain pole and a 6x3ft chunk of dry-wall with them.

I searched the book high and low but, as you might guess gentle reader, I'm blowed if I can find the spell to reverse the effect, so off I trot to B&Q and the rest of the weekend is turned blue with the normal sounds of my DIY cursing.

Still, every cloud has a silver lining. The wife was out at some Mumsnet convention and so the Lithuanian neighbour came round to put the kids to bed. (Can't be doing with this hands-on fathering, myself). My neighbour is very easy on the eye so thinking of the book of spells I sneakily tried a Geminio on her. Worked like a charm - there I was faced with a brace of of buxom blondes and wouldn't you know they start becoming amorous.

Well, back to the spells book and I pulled off a quick Erecto. Blimey! Those blue tablets I bought off e-bay are going down the toilet I can tell you.

So in conclusion... book's a bit dodgy; but it keeps the kids busy while you experiment with the spells... but be CAREFUL!

Rating: - Repetition all the way through...

Ok I am 17 and have grown up with the Potter franchise since i was very young. I loved the first few books, although it has been at least a couple of years since i read the first 4, the goblet of fire really seemed to drag on for me, it took me a while to read, at least 3 or 4 weeks, the fifth one i finished in a week and ive read it a second time, the sixth one i finished in two days and have read it a second time also, but this final book i have taken almost 6 months picking it up, reading a few pages, felt underwhelmed, then put it back down. Even as i write this review I'm only just towards the end, but since so many people have told me the plot endings I don't see the point in continuing reading. A friend of mine has said that JKR "changed the style of her writing" from the 5th book onwards, i cant see how if i am honest, although it is peculiar how I have enjoyed the 5th and 6th books so much compared to the previous ones.

the deathly hallows mainly consists of the trio camping throughout britain, deciding to go and see if they can find another lead by visiting godrics hollow or luna lovegoods house, getting captured or lured into a trap somehow, then hermione quickly and astonishingly finding the perfect but close way out of the predicament, while ron stands there with his mouth hanging out and harry standing there too busy with his migraine. this happened at least 3 times throughout the book and it just got repetitive and frustrating for me as the reader.

the character development of the trio has long been scrutinised, am i the only one to notice that ron barely did anything but complain and gawk at hermione? he was less than useless in my opinion. and as for harry he has to be the least pleasant character in this book, even more so than filch and his demented cat. all harry seems to do is whine, shout at people who don't seem to deserve it and stand idly by as he who must not be named tortures, kills and does anything he damn well pleases to the wizarding world.

if you are a fan of the series, you might be disappointed with the last book. you would probably be best just reading through the harry potter wiki to get the main plot points, it would save you reading about 400 more pages than u need to.

Rating: - Very satisfying finish to hit and miss series.

The finale answers a lot of the unanswered questions from previous novels and is a very enjoyable read in its own right. It is a bit long winded especially in the first half and at times the story drags but the last 200 pages are some of the best in the series. I really enjoyed the first three in the series, the next three were a bit of a miss but this ties it all up nicely.

Rating: - Question

Perhaps Harry Potter readers should now question the origins and ideas for these books since it is now under dispute with accusations of plagiarism in the American courts. I confess not to be a fan of Rowling who I feel has taken young readers to their lowest common denominator.

Rating: - best book in the world

i have never loved a book more than this one. it was the book that started to make me read more, its farr better than any of the other and is very sad in some parts cant wait till the movie comes out this year woop woop

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