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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets follows young wizard Harry Potter as he returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. Mysterious messages and dark forces threaten the safety of the students, while Harry and his friends Hermione and Ron work together to solve the enigma of the Chamber of Secrets and confront the dangers lurking within the school. Along the way, they uncover ancient secrets that test their courage and friendship.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of magical mysteries, as it follows young wizards uncovering secrets and facing magical creatures. It's perfect for those who love adventure, friendship, and exploring an enchanting world filled with suspense and intrigue.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first Illustrated Edition of the Harry Potter novels was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world.

This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets perfectly pairs J.K. Rowling's storytelling genius with the enchantment of Jim Kay's illustrations, bringing the magic of Harry Potter to new readers with full-colour pictures throughout. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights – the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback.

Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate wizards and Muggles alike, as Harry and his friends, now in their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, seek out a legendary chamber and the deadly secret that lies at its heart…

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is praised for its captivating storytelling and creative expansion of the magical world. Jim Kay's illustrations add depth and dimension, bringing the already spellbinding story to life and enhancing the experience further. The book is also recognised for being a part of a literary phenomenon that stands the test of time, appealing to both young and adult readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526609205

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jim Kay

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 980g

Pages: 272

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 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight 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 Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London’s West End in the summer of 2016 and on Broadway in early 2018. In 2012, J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adult readers, and the Strike crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, 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 wife.

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