Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Name: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781408845653
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Illustrated Edition

By J. K. Rowling

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( 4,092,444 ratings, 84,436 reviews)

Summary

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year and discovers a hidden chamber within the school, alongside clues about a series of mysterious attacks. As he and his friends investigate, they uncover more about the school's dark history and its enigmatic founder.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy magical adventures filled with mystery and danger. Fans of imaginative worlds, courage, and loyalty will find themselves enchanted as the young wizard faces new challenges and uncovers dark secrets within his school.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Description

Step back into the magical universe of J.K. Rowling with the entrancing narrative of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. As Harry embarks on his second year at the prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he soon realises that this year promises to be even more challenging and ominous than the last. Whispers echo through the hallowed halls of Hogwarts, hinting at a dark force lurking within the school. When students start to inexplicably turn to stone, Harry, along with his loyal friends Ron and Hermione, must unravel the mysteries of a legendary chamber and the deadly secret concealed within its ancient walls.

This edition is a visual feast, brought to life by the mesmerizing full-colour illustrations of Jim Kay. Prepare to be enchanted as Kay's vivid imagination and meticulous artistry recreate iconic characters and breathtaking scenes with paint, pencil, and pixels.

Meet Dobby, the endearing house-elf whose attempts to protect Harry often lead to chaos, and Gilderoy Lockhart, the flamboyant yet inept new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. These unforgettable characters light up the pages with their distinctive personalities and contribute to the book's rich tapestry of humour and fantasy.

Jim Kay’s illustrations are a masterclass in visual storytelling, seamlessly blending the whimsical with the dark, capturing the full spectrum of emotions that J.K. Rowling's narrative evokes. Every page is a testament to his exceptional talent and a tribute to the enchanting world of wizardry we all adore.

This stunning illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is not just for existing fans, but a gateway for new readers to fall in love with the series. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate and delight a new generation of readers, rendering the magic of Hogwarts more vivid and enchanting than ever before.

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The reviews highlight Jim Kay's stunning illustrations that breathe life into the beloved characters and locations, remaining faithful to J.K. Rowling's vision. The illustrated editions are praised for revitalising the story for a new generation, making the books feel alive and incredibly engaging.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408845653

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jim Kay

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 1618g

Pages: 272

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All Books Children's Books Harry Potter J.K. Rowling

About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In 2012, J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. As well as receiving an OBE for services to children’s literature, she has received many awards and honours, including France’s Légion d’honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. He studied illustration at the University of Westminster, and worked in the Library & Archives of Tate Britain and then as an assistant curator of botanical illustrations at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew before returning to producing art full-time. After a one-man exhibition at Richmond Gallery he was approached by a publisher and his freelance career began. Alongside his illustration work, Jim has produced concept work for film and television, and contributed to the group exhibition Memory Palace at the V&A museum in London. The Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published to international acclaim. Bloomsbury has commissioned Jim to illustrate all seven books in J.K. Rowling’s classic series. Jim lives and works in Northamptonshire with his partner.