Unofficial "Half-Blood Prince" Update: News and Speculation about Harry Potter Book Six by J. K. Rowling
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2004-11-04 Summary: Always Up-To-Date Book 6 Info ... The previous reviewer is incorrect in saying that the book is up-to-date as of September 30. I was privileged enough to correspond with the author of this book and he is taking advantage of "Print On Demand" technology to update the book whenever new information has been released. It has already been updated at least once since September 30. This is an excellent example of the merits of Print On Demand technology in that it allows the author to make sure that the book never becomes outdated. Kudos to the author for ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2004-12-06 Summary: A great read for any Harry Potter fan ... "Half-Blood Prince" Update is truely a great read for any Harry Potter fan. Anyone who hasn't been up on the latest HBP information can find it all in this book, and with their "Print On-Demand" technology, the book is updated continuously (which is a great plus as more and more information comes out). My only complaint is that the book is not completely organized, and it seems most information was just thrown around throughout the book...although the author does try to organize it into 5 major groups. Again, it was ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Through the magic of electronic publishing, all editions of this book (paperback and e-book) were updated December 27, 2004, incorporating all the breaking news stemming from J. K. Rowling's wonderful Christmas announcement. This is an unauthorized work of news reporting and analysis that summarizes everything that is currently known and speculated about "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," book six in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. The author has combed through a vast...more

J. K. Rowling: New and Revised: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-09-13 Summary: J. K. Rowling review ... Very informative in regards to the author. I just wish it had been updated to include more recent events. But, I did enjoy getting to know the author a little bit better. I guess dreams do come true!! ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2006-06-25 Summary: "Not the best guide but it gets the job done......" ... Overall this book was a pretty fair source for the basic facts on Miss Rowlings life and career. However, as the book progressed it became very obvious that the author knew very little about the books themselves. He suuggested that owls run gringotts bank, and called cho cang cho chan. As other reviewers have already mentioned he also made a flaw on Miss Rowlings birthday. I know every one is human, therefore prone to flaw, but the lack of editing was noticeable. There was some pretty good pics, and lots off fascinating ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Harry Potter is loved throughout the world-so is his creator. Joanne Kathleen (J.K.) Rowling is a true wizard, a woman who has the ability to recall vividly her days as a child and capture those wild, wonderful, difficult times-an ability that helps make her creation, Harry Potter, seem so real. In this revealing look, fans of the Harry Potter series will get to see their favorite author as they never have before. From a child with a wonderful imagination who didn't quite fit in, to a...more

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter (Analysis of Books 1-4)
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2006-07-10 Summary: Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter (Analysis of Books 1-4) ... I really liked it, it gave a lot of insight on what things may unfold in the books to come. I enjoyed the set up, everything was neatly organized, the Chapter-by-chapter analysis was pretty good, I would recommend this book to everyone, even though two more books have been released, it still is a great read. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2006-04-08 Summary: A Must Read ... Although some of the "detectors" of mysteries were silly this book gives a lot of insight into the unknown relms of Harry Potter. It makes connections I wouldn't have noticed as many times as I have read the books. It's a great book to read! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter: Books 1-4 shows would-be sleuths how to hunt for JK Rowling’s clues in a fun-to-read manner. With this Guide in one hand and the Harry Potter books in the other, you’ll read the series in a whole new light as you: • uncover the detail with which Rowling has crafted her story and her world • delve below the surface to ferret out Rowling’s sly clues Not only will you be amazed at how deceptively Rowling’s hidden...more

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-04 Summary: Thrills, Chills, Ill Wills & The Wiz Kids' Sleuthing Skills ... A wonderful sequel to "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone". The first book introduced the reader to the world of wizardry. While Ms. Rowling's debut work was filled with wonderment, suspense and gee-whiz fun, the second installment is a little darker. It also answers a few questions which remained dangling at the end of The Sorcerer's Stone. In addition, colorful, new characters are introduced; some of the familiar characters are fleshed out more; and fresh mysteries pertaining to the whole Hogwarts' realm make ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-06 Summary: Step 2 in a 7 step program ... After reading the first book and diving headfirst into this one (like I did) you notice how the story itself is so well put together because it's like there was never a seperation. This starts where book 1 left off. And unlike book 1, where you can tell the main focus of the story was to develop who it is you're reading about and get planted into their lives, this book begins the slow yet ultimately satisfying dark plunge that the series as a whole is going to take. During and after reading this you will come to understand ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | In one of the most hotly anticipated sequels in memory, J.K. Rowling takes up where she left with Harry's second year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Old friends and new torments abound, including a spirit named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girl's bathroom, an outrageously conceited professor, Gilderoy Lockheart, and a mysterious force that turns Hogwarts students to stone....more
[2] ... Review | It's hard to fall in love with an earnest, appealing young hero like Harry Potter and then to watch helplessly as he steps into terrible danger! And in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , he is in terrible danger indeed. As if it's not bad enough that after a long summer with the horrid Dursleys he is thwarted in his attempts to hop the train to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...more

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-11 Summary: The magic of Harry Potter ... I read this book a few years ago, when the the thrill of Harry was in it's prime. I've seen the movie more times than I can count and I must say the movie is excellent but not as good as the book. I've just reread this book and can't beleive all I had forgotten. It's truly a page turner. From the start when Harry spots the Grim to when Mr Weasley warns Harry of Sirius Black's escape and hunt for Harry the reader is hooked. The Maurader's Map is a great addition to the Invisibility Cloak. The first 2 books were good, ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-10 Summary: Harry Potter ... This series is fun for kids and adults. My son and I are reading it together! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths....more
[2] ... Review | For most children, summer vacation is something to look forward to. But not for our 13-year-old hero, who's forced to spend his summers with an aunt, uncle, and cousin who detest him. The third book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series catapults into action when the young wizard "accidentally" causes the Dursleys' dreadful visitor Aunt Marge to inflate like a monstrous balloon and drift up to the ceiling. Fearing punishment from Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon (and from officials at Hogwarts School...more