{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-harry-potter-book-6-volume-6-harry-potter-6","title":"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, Book 6): Volume 6 (Harry Potter #6)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 25, 2005 \n\u003cbr\u003e'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince': The Kirkus Review \n\u003cbr\u003eReview Date: JULY 25, 2005 \n\u003cbr\u003eCategory: NONE \n\u003cbr\u003eClassification: ONLINE EXCLUSIVE \n\u003cbr\u003eRevealed at last-now that the fog of whipped-up anticipation, secrecy, hints, threats, news stories of legal action, wild speculation, midnight-oil-burning and marketing smoke is thinning-the penultimate Potter sequel delivers, as have its predecessors, a tale worth the wait. Readers who felt a bit hammered by the adolescent rage coloring Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) will be relieved to find that Rowling has returned to the lighter tone of earlier episodes, though properly portentous events do swirl in the background, and, as promised: There Is a Death. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHarry enters his sixth year at Hogwarts knowing that he has a pivotal role to play in the now-open war against Voldemort, sure that Draco Malfoy is up to something, and more than a little conflicted by his attraction to Ginny Weasley, sidekick Ron's suddenly not-so-little sister. Harry's relationship to Dumbledore is entering a new phase, too, as under the kindly old wizard's direct guidance, he begins taking trips through a series of magically preserved memories to explore his archenemy's parentage and character. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, Harry's glee at getting a leg up in Potions class thanks to a heavily annotated old textbook that once belonged to a mysterious \"Half-Blood Prince\" rivals his discomfort at being caught between Ron and Hermione, who are going through a rocky patch, and the horror of discovering that his new Defense Against the Dark Arts instructor is none other than hated, hateful Severus Snape. How could Dumbledore possibly insist, as he repeatedly does, that Snape is a trustworthy ally? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile charting teenage infatuations and friendships with a wry wit that occasionally tumbles into outright merriment, Rowling tucks in several revelations (notably, the secret to Voldemort's seeming immortality), adds a dash of sympathy for Malfoy (of all people!), who does indeed turn out to be part of an ugly scheme, and further develops Snape's role as a pivotal character. Then, after a heartrending test of Harry's loyalty to Dumbledore, Rowling propels the plot to a climax that is-thanks to artful pre-pub preparation-tragic, but not uncomfortably shocking. This newest excursion into the Potterverse will leave readers pleased, amused, excited, scared, infuriated, delighted, sad, surprised, thoughtful-and likely wondering where Voldemort has got to, since he appears only in flashbacks. There's no doubt, however, that he'll figure prominently in what promises to be a spectacular finish. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSLJ 8-05 \n\u003cbr\u003eROWLING, J. K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. illus. by Mary GrandPré. 672p. Scholastic\/Arthur A. Levine Bks. 2005. Tr $29.99. ISBN 0-439-78454-9; PLB $34.99. ISBN 0-439-78677-0. LC 2005921149. \n\u003cbr\u003eGr 5 Up-Opening just a few weeks after the previous book left off, the penultimate entry in the series is, as the author foretold, the darkest and most unsettling yet. The deeds of Voldemort's Death Eaters are spreading even to the Muggle world, which is enshrouded in a mist caused by Dementors draining hope and happiness. Harry, turning 16, leaves for Hogwarts with the promise of private lessons with Dumbledore. No longer a fearful boy living under the stairs, he is clearly a leader and increasingly isolated as rumors spread that he is the \"Chosen One,\" the only individual capable of defeating Voldemort. Two attempts on students' lives, Harry's conviction that Draco Malfoy has become a Death Eater, and Snape's usual slimy behavior add to the increasing tension. Yet through it all, Harry and his friends are typical teens, sharing homework and messy rooms, rushing to classes and sports practices, and flirting. Ron and Hermione realize their attraction, as do Harry and Ginny. Dozens of plot strands are p\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYear 6--Spine.;Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.;Sequel: Harry Potter and the deathly hallows.;Sixth-year Hogwarts student Harry Potter gains valuable insights into the boy Voldemort once was, even as his own world is transformed by maturing friendships, schoolwork assistance from an unexpected source, and devastating losses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSequel to: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first was published as \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e in the UK in 1997. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo accompany the series, J.K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuidditch Through the Ages\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tales of Beedle the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, in aid of Lumos. She also collaborated on the writing of a stage play, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, which was published as a script book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer other books for children include the fairy tale \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ickabog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Pig\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, which were published in 2020 and 2021 respectively and have also been bestsellers. She is also the author of books for adults, including a bestselling crime fiction series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.K. Rowling has received many awards and honors for her writing. She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children's charity Lumos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more about J.K. Rowling visit jkrowlingstories.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs the Harry Potter sequence draws to a close, Harry's most dangerous adventure yet is just beginning . . . and it starts July 16, 2005. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/25\/2005 pg. 62 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/29\/2005 pg. 72 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/25\/2005 pg. 77 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2005 pg. 1948 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKliatt\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2005 pg. 14 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2005 pg. 212 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2005 pg. 114 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2005 pg. 22 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2005 pg. 328 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/2005 pg. 151 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist Ed Choice Youth\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 13 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eALA Best Books Young Adults\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2006 pg. 8 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 83 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/22\/2008 pg. 38 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Middle\/Jr. High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Senior High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/0001 (EAN 9780439784542, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/17\/2006 pg. 160 (EAN 9780439785969, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Middle\/Jr. High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780439785969, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Senior High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780439785969, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eRowling, J K\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.K. ROWLING is the author of the enduringly popular, era-defining Harry Potter seven-book series, which have sold over 600 million copies in 85 languages, been listened to as audiobooks for over one billion hours and made into eight smash hit movies. To accompany the series, she wrote three short companion volumes for charity, including \u003ci\u003eFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e, which went on to inspire a new series of films featuring Magizoologist Newt Scamander. Harry's story as a grown-up was continued in a stage play, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child\u003c\/i\u003e, which J.K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, she returned to publishing for younger children with the fairy tale \u003ci\u003eThe Ickabog\u003c\/i\u003e, the royalties for which she donated to her charitable trust, Volant, to help charities working to alleviate the social effects of the Covid 19 pandemic. Her latest children's novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Pig\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing, including for her detective series written under the name Robert Galbraith. She supports a wide number of humanitarian causes through Volant, and is the founder of the international children's care reform charity Lumos. J.K. 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