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Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban

Book 3

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
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  • First Published:
  • Sep 1, 1999, 435 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 2001, 448 pages
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Stormy1190

This book was awesome. I just finished rereading it. I think this book was definetly my favorite by far. I am in sixth grade going on to seventh and I love your books. J.K. Rowling, you are very talented and I can't wait til' your next book comes out.
diana

The book is pure genius! Joanne Rowling has the best imagination. Who else can write something as fascinating as Harry Potter. I feel sorry for the pelople that don't read this book. A young wizard able to defeat the Dark Lord manages to find out shocking secrets about the world he lives in. He continues to defeat You-Know-Who, showing great courage and outstanding capabilities. It is clear that he will do even greater things. Luv the book.
Another thing that makes Joanne Kathleen Rowling even more special, is that if you try to write a book as exciting as Harry Potter, you can never match the skill and the talent she writes with. She has many ideas, waiting to put them down, for the whole impacient world to read. All we have to do is be pacient, and wait for the following books to come.
The only bad thing is that adults consider Harry Potter a waste of thime for young children, but they're terribly wrong. It seems that adults aren't always right. They're considering themselves too mature, when childhood is still ocupatig a small forgoten part of their souls. Some of their childhood is lost and it seems they don't want it back.
But as for me, I cosider that this fantastic world should have been my home. I am waiting for the 5th book, and I can't hide my emotions for the book anymore. There have been rumors that Lupin's going to die, or that Harry is the heir to Griffindor. The following books will be DARKER and that Harry is going to die alog with Voldemort at the end of the last book.
Please, read the books. This is only the beginning. By the time this is over, J.K.R. will be the richest woman on the planet. This is only the 1st movie.
Caity

This book was by far the best book I've ever read; in my room i have 4 shelves each about 9 feet long stacked in books and most of them dont even compare to the depth and wealth of knowledge found in this book. If anyone ever wants to talk about these books IM me at Caity245. J.K. Rowling is a genious and is setting new rules and breaking the old ones in the line of fantasy novels and every single young author should look up to her.
Paige

I thought that this book was excellent. J.K. Rowling is a very talented writer. I hope she continues to write no matter what people may say or think. I can't wait to read the other books following this one in the amazing Harry Potter series. This book along with the others takes you away from every day life, and as someone has already said brings you into Harry's which is nothing like the world we live in. In my opinion reading Harry Potter is a great way to relax and escape every day pressures from within the world we live in.
Rose

J. K. Rowling's books bring fantasy to life. They're a total delight to read and share with your family. I can't stress enough the joy of escaping the harsh realities of our world for a short time and entering Harry's, where things are much more black and white. No child will be harmed by the world of Harry Potter, only by some adult interpatations in our world.
Princess Lo

Harry Potters books are the best. Some people should start reading.This book is not only for 9-12 years of age. Some people need to stop getting their attitudes.
nancy

Harry Potters books are the best. Some people should start reading.
Petra

Simply great!

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