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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his second year, where whispers of an ancient chamber and a menacing creature spread fear throughout the school. As he unravels the mystery, Harry discovers more about his own past and the dark history of Hogwarts. The story combines adventure, friendship, and bravery in the face of lurking dangers.
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You might enjoy this magical adventure if you love stories about friendship, bravery, and mysteries set in an enchanting school full of secrets and wonder. With captivating creatures and a plot filled with twists, this book continues the journey of a young wizard confronting new challenges and learning more about his extraordinary world.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled cloth slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, is a perfect addition to any Harry Potter fan's collection.

The second book in the global phenomenon series that changed the world of books forever.

‘There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.’

Harry Potter’s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!

Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors – and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone … Dobby’s sinister predictions seem to be coming true.

This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, will delight readers as they follow Harry and his friends through their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has been praised for its witty and complex plot that captivates young readers. It's described as spellbinding and enchanting, with the ability to captivate even the most unruly children. The book is considered a significant modern literary adventure and is likely to be repeatedly enjoyed into adulthood.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408869123

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 138.0mm

Weight: 784g

Pages: 384

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 78 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.

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