Provides brief introductions to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, offering a brief biography of the author, a full-length study of the novels, a summary of how the novels were received after their publication, and discussion and review questions.
Examines the historical context for J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, sharing a time line that compares events from the fictional wizarding world to actual human history, and comparing British boarding schools to Hogwarts, the Malfoys to "Muggle" English aristocrats, and related topics.
Presents a biography of celebrated author, J.K. Rowling, and chronicles her life, personal and professional challenges and achievements, and how she rose from poverty to eventually set records in the publishing industry with her Harry Potter series.
During his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.
Harry Potter, now a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, struggles with a threatening teacher, problematic house elf, the dread of upcoming final exams, and haunting dreams that hint toward his mysterious past.
Harry Potter sets out on a final quest to stop his archenemy, the evil Lord Voldemort, with his friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, before the wizarding world can be destroyed by Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.