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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets

Book 2

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
  • Critics' Consensus (2):
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  • First Published:
  • Jun 1, 1999, 341 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Aug 2000, 352 pages
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Maew
Harry Potter is the best book of the Century. HP aren't the books for children only. There are make everybody more imagination, exciting and funny. Long Live J.K. Rollings and Harry Potter


Charmed
Well, I guess Harry Potter is the best book I've ever read in my whole life. Well simply because it has adventures that I think no other book has. My Uncle bought me that book. At first I have to admit I didn't want to read it because it looks like boring to read a 309 page book. But I challenged myself to try and read it. At first I didn't understand Chapter 1 (The Boy who Lived) because of all the funny things happening. But then I continued and I realized it was getting exciting. I can't actually eat because I was thinking what would happen to Harry. Specially Chapter 2 The Vanishing Glass. I like stories which are fantasy. Specially I have this favorite show called "Charmed" and as you know it is all about Witches,Warlocks,and Magic. I like all the chapters I like chapters 16,17, and 18 most. I sometimes imagine how to play Quidditch. Books with no pictures are sometimes my target because it can be more challenging if there were no pictures. You could use your imagination. Harry Potter is a very very great book. well good my Uncle and Aunt bought me the Year 2 of Harry Potter (The Chamber of Secrets) It was also great. I live in the Philippines and my Uncle and Auntie are the ones who gives me my books. I actually can't wait for Year 3. And my mind is always bothering me asking me questions like "Who's Voldemort's heir next?" I think Albus Dumbledore is great. As you all know Dumbledore was sent to be away for a while from Hogwarts in Year 2. I was so sad because he was such a good man. I like the book's last part when Harry freed Dobby from Mr.Malfoy. I think dobby's a little cute. I just hope Joanne Rowling creates a book after the Goblet of Fire. It would be sad if that's the end of Harry Potter's exciting Adventures. I hope the Dursley's learn there lesson somewhere in the books. They were going pretty bad and mean, forgetting that Harry's mother is their relative. As far as I know I only read Year 1 and 2, (I dunno what would happen) but I am looking forward for Harry to be a prefect.





Jimmy Ferranti
I think her books are very good. Even though I've only read two of the most amazing books I've ever read. She does very good in keeping you involved. One thing that I suggest to her that I'd like to read is more magic, as in magic wars like in the second book. That's what I really like because I like the magic


S.Y.MA
My 3 kids loved this book very much and every night before they sleep, they beg me to read the book for them, they are a bit afraid of the Neckless Nick 's figure and also the party held by him especially the Moaning ghost in the bathroom, but still they insist to hear it before sleep. This seems to be magic in the book and they all sleep within 10-20 minutes and I have no need to try other method to make me sleep early because they have to wake up for school at 6:30 a,m, is a very good h Josie I think that Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets is a very great book. it was fascinating and I wasn't able to put it down! It was scary and I cold not sleep! And if you don't read it, then it is your loss!


maewgeo14
I'm Thai and 24. I ever heard about HP. before and I want to know why this book is a best-seller in many countries. Although it for children only. I had many questions in my mind. Until I read it already. I got answers. It 's very very good. I want to meet Rollings.And ask her. How are you doing? Long Live Rollings and Harry.


Alfonso Olea
The Chamber of Secrets and La Piedra Filosofal (spanish versions), are up to here something totally wonderful. Look at this: I am 41 years old and I read like I can't stop! I want to send a big Kiss to JKR for this beautiful gifts to mankind, she gave us hope, vision, values, magic, entertainment, wisdom, and at least in my case, I am feeling again as I did when I read at the age of 11, Merlin and the Sword on the Stone,..I started to believe again in magic things the strong way I did when I was child. Thanks a lot JKR!!, I would like so much to know you or to receive just a couple of letters, or maybe to have a tea at Hogwarts..


Michael Curran
When I picked up the first Harry Potter book I thought it was some old chap driving along in the countryside of England. But to my amazement, I found myself unable to put the book down. It's a wicked series, even though I haven't finished the third one. Out of 10, I'd give it 15 out of 10, 150%. Hope everyone else thinks the same.


Maew
This 's very very interesting book. I think it not for children only, but for everyone. HP gives me many imagine, exciting, And made me younger!!!!. I want to ask Rollings that how are you doing? Long Life Rollings. You are my heroine.

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