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The next volume in the thrilling, moving, bestselling Harry Potter series will reach readers June 21, 2003 -- and it's been worth the wait!

We could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory.

When the government of the magic world and authorities at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refuse to believe in the growing threat of a freshly revived Lord Voldemort, fifteen-year-old Harry Potter finds support from his loyal friends in facing the evil wizard and other new terrors.

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The next volume in the thrilling, moving, bestselling Harry Potter series will reach readers June 21, 2003 -- and it's been worth the wait!

We could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory.

When the government of the magic world and authorities at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refuse to believe in the growing threat of a freshly revived Lord Voldemort, fifteen-year-old Harry Potter finds support from his loyal friends in facing the evil wizard and other new terrors.

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The fifth hefty installment in J. K. Rowling's renowned Harry Potter series takes a uniquely psychological dark turn, putting the boy wizard at odds with his own identity and friendships as he continues to fight He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Now 15 years old, with four Voldemort battles under his belt, Harry is frustrated with the growing public skepticism regarding the Dark Lord's return. Unfortunately, the Ministry of Magic is also voicing its doubts, and all of Hogwarts comes under the watchful eye of an oppressive Ministry representative. Despite the additional problems of looming O.W.L. exams and Hagrid's inexplicable absence, Harry's main preoccupation is his vivid dreams, which take him to places -- and make him witness events -- that horrify and intrigue him. These dreams provide a shocking clue to his very existence, and when eventually they lead Harry to confrontation, the young wizard must cope with a tragic death and a telling prophecy about his future. Intricate in plot, infused with tension, and deeply fulfilling on every level, Rowling's continuation will leave fans open-mouthed and breathlessly anticipating what's to come.
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The stakes, both for Harry and the reader, grow with each succeeding work in the series. Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, topped the best-seller charts by grabbing both children and adults with a fast-paced story peopled by intriguing characters, set in a clearly imagined magical world. The legend has grown with each succeeding volume, not because she's written to a formula but because she continues to deliver the same combination of enticing elements without allowing them to become predictable. — Robin Videmos
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In fleshing out her plot, Rowling devotes considerable attention to such coming-of-age aspects of Harry's personality, making him a richer and more psychologically complex character than ever before. There's no doubt that Harry is growing up, and the process isn't always pretty, although he remains wonderfully appealing and, when necessary, heroic. — Michael Cart

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780439358064
  • Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
  • Publication date: 6/21/2003
  • Pages: 870
  • Sales rank: 9,731
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 950L (what's this?)
  • Series: Harry Potter Series, #5
  • Product dimensions: 6.36 (w) x 9.32 (h) x 2.08 (d)

Meet the Author

J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
A phenomenon like Harry Potter does not come along very often. The young wizard and his eager companions Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley have inspired countless children to delve into reading with a fervor rarely seen, and we have J. K. Rowling to thank for that! Rowling has created a fantastic world of wizards and muggles, ghosts and trolls, and good and evil that has completely revitalized a love of reading in both kids and adults all over the world.

Biography

As the often told story goes, J. K. Rowling was on the brink of poverty, receiving welfare when her first Harry Potter book catapulted her into a stratosphere of stardom rarely enjoyed by any writer. While accounts of Rowling's destitution have been greatly exaggerated, her story is still something of a rags-to-riches tale not unlike that of her most famous creation.

Yes, Rowling did briefly receive government assistance after returning to her home country of England following a stint in Portugal, but that ended when she took a fairly well-paying teaching job. Rather than financial hardships, the period between a 1990 train ride from Manchester to London -- during which Rowling first conceived of a "scrawny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who didn't know he was a wizard" -- and the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was marked by setbacks of a more personal nature. Her mother passed away. She divorced her first husband, leaving her to raise her daughter alone. The writing career she'd always desired was becoming less and less viable as her personal responsibilities mounted.

Then came Harry, the bespectacled boy wizard she'd first dreamed on that fateful train ride.

The success of the first Harry Potter novel (given the slightly less lofty title of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.), in which the orphaned, seemingly ordinary boy discovers that he is not only a possessor of incredible powers but already a celebrity among fellow wizards, was far beyond anything Joanne Kathleen Rowling ever dared imagine. International praise poured in. So did the awards. Rowling won England's National Book Award and the Smarties Prize for children's literature. The series spawned an equally successful and hotly anticipated series of films starring the young megastars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson and featuring such venerable British actors as Maggie Smith, John Hurt, John Cleese, and Alan Rickman.

Rowling is responsible for introducing several new words and terms into the English lexicon, such as "muggle" (a civilian lacking in wizardly powers) and "Quidditch" (a fast-paced sport played while riding broomsticks). Perhaps most satisfying of all for the mother and teacher was the way she single-handedly ignited the literary pursuits of children all over the globe. Kids everywhere couldn't wait to get their hands on Harry's latest adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is no small feat, considering that the novels tend to be exceptionally lengthy for books aimed at such a young audience (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is just a few pages shy of a whopping 900 pages!). Rowling has said that she conceives of her novels as "real literature," despite the fact that they are written for young people. Perhaps a testament to the literary merit of her books is the fact that they are nearly as popular with teenagers, college kids, and adults as they are with the grammar-school set.

With the massive popularity of her Harry Potter novels, Rowling has achieved similar fame and fortune -- for better and for worse. According to an article in a 2004 edition of Forbes magazine, Rowling's wealth was estimated at 576 million English pounds. In U.S. currency, that made her the very first billionaire author. The downside of that success is the unwanted attention she receives from Britain's notoriously relentless paparazzi. As Rowling lamented to Jeremy Paxton of the BBC, "You know, I didn't think they'd rake through my bins, I didn't expect to be photographed on the beach through long lenses." Rowling has also come under fire from Christian groups who object to her depiction of wizardry and witchcraft and certain critics who contest the "literary merit" of her work. Of course, one must always keep in mind that no one ever achieves Rowling's level of celebrity without having to listen to the griping of naysayers, none of which has impeded her continued success seriously.

Although Rowling could surely sell countless copies of Harry Potter books for as long as she is able to put pen to paper (and she does write much of her work in longhand), she initially conceived of the series in seven installments and has, of course, realized that plan with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. "There will be no Harry Potter's midlife crisis or Harry Potter as an old wizard," she once told the Sunday Telegraph. As for what life after Harry Potter might entail for Rowling, she has suggested quite a number of possibilities, including ideas for adult novels and possible tie-ins to the Hogwarts universe involving periphery characters. Whatever Rowling chooses to do, she has forever guaranteed herself a place alongside Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, and L. Frank Baum as one of the most beloved children's authors of all time.

Good To Know

Rowling's parents met on a train, coincidentally from King's Cross station to Scotland. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when Rowling was 15, her mother died in the early 1990s. Rowling has a sister, Di, two years younger than she, who is an attorney.

Rowling's publisher requested that she use initials on Harry Potter covers, concerned that if they used an obviously female name, the target audience of young boys might be hesitant to buy them. Rowling adopted her grandmother's middle name, Kathleen, for the "K".

Rowling made a special guest appearance as herself on the hit cartoon show, The Simpsons.

With great success often comes great controversy. Rowling's Harry Potter books landed on a list of banned books because of their depiction of wizardry and witchcraft. However, Rowling regards her place on the list as a feather in her cap, as past lists have included works by such literary giants as Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, J. D. Salinger, and Harper Lee.

Rowling ran into a bit of potential trouble in the wake of stepped-up airline restrictions. While traveling home from New York, she refused to part ways with the manuscript of her still in-the-works final installment of the Harry Potter series during bag inspections. Fortunately, she was allowed onboard without further incident.

In 2001, two Harry Potter tie-in books were published: Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander. For those wondering who the mysterious Misters Whisp and Scamander are, well, they are actually both J. K. Rowling. The author donated all proceeds of her pseudonymous books to the charity Comic Relief.

    1. Also Known As:
      Joanne Kathleen Rowling (full name), "Jo"
    2. Hometown:
      Perthshire, Scotland
    1. Date of Birth:
      July 31, 1965
    2. Place of Birth:
      Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England
    1. Education:
      Exeter University
    2. Website:
      http://www.jkrowling.com

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  • Posted August 17, 2011

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    Love Love it

    The book is definitely a must read and one of my favorites. I have enjoyed reading all the H.P. books from start to finish.

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  • Posted March 24, 2009

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    The Best Yet of the Series.

    I really enjoyed Order of the Phoenix, and found it to stand head-and-shoulders above the last 4 entries in the series. Without giving any spoilers away, I will state that although (as always) Harry's struggles are increasing, so are his friendships and relationships deepening. If you ever feared the Harry Potter books were too kid-ish for you, this book will cure you of that fear. Harry is growing up, and so are our reader's expectations for him. Ms. Rowling does not disappoint in this book, and you will be cheating yourself if you skip this fine read.

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  • Posted January 22, 2009

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    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    In yet another good book in the Harry Potter series, I find this one to be a little off. Don't get me wrong it's still a excellent read for Harry's fans but I found this one to be drawn out a little to much. For me it waste a lot of pages for nothing. I think it could have been better spend on other things, revealing items or issues that have not come out yet. But all in all it's still good. After the Goblet of Fire book, Harry finds himself with trials of his own. Thinking about what happened it the last few months. Dudley finds out a little about Harry's other side. We meet yet again new and exciting character's. In the war that is now getting ready to take place between the Order and the Death Eaters. We get to go inside the Ministry of Magic. A look inside the goverment of the magical world. How corruption takes place even there. Harry learns more about himself. The way the Ministry of Magic is described is wonderfully written. I could see how the place was laid out in my mind.
    The battle scenes were great.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 19, 2003

    Some things are overrated...Harry Potter is not.

    When I picked up the first novel, I did so out of curiosity. 30 minutes after that I could not put it down. I am 21 years old, so being freshly out of high school back then, I didn't want to read anything, (after the silliness one must endure during that time). But J. K. Rowlin tells a story about an unfortunate little boy, in an extraordinary way; written so that even 6 year-olds can enjoy it. This story, the way is it written and how it unfolds, is trully compellingly told and genuinely delighful. As things unveill, they do so with such care for details, and does not insult one's intelligence. It makes you fell as if you are with this boy, along the way cheering him on and comforting him when he needs it. Lastly, the author writes with a humourus undertone (even more so than many so-called comedies out there), that it makes you laught with the book, not at it.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 23, 2003

    5 months to go, not sure if I can handle the wait !!

    After not wanting to read the books,(with the age range being 9 to 12), I finally gave in and watched the movie. I fell in love. Then, I bought the first book. I could not put it down, I read the entire book the first night. I bought the other 3 books, and to my surprise, they just kept getting better. I have now read and re-read the books 3 times. Guess I will be reading them some more, because 5 months is a long time to wait. The publishers really need to change the age range from 9 - 12, to 9 and up.

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  • Posted September 14, 2011

    My least favorite of the series

    This is my least-favorite Harry Potter book. It's no fault of the writing, and probably partly a function of being a middle book. It's really all exposition, from the larger view of the series, and it's all depressing exposition.

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  • Posted August 2, 2011

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    The fifth installment begins with Harry producing a Patronus charm when he is attacked in the open with his cousin Dudley. Of course, the Durleys are more than happy to blame Harry for Dudley being sick and non-responsive. Soon, the members of the Order of the Phoenix arrive and escort Harry to their secret headquarters. The entire Weasley family along with Hermonie and Sirius are also at the headquarters. Harry learns that Voldemort is building an army and is seeking to retrieve some sort of weapon. But before Harry can ponder what Voldemort is after, he has to face a hearing at the Ministry of Magic because he is charged with performing underage magic. Harry is cleared of all charges thanks to Dumbledore's testimony and his neighbor, Arabella Figg.

    Once back at Hogwarts, Ron, Hermonie, and Harry are surprised to find that the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is Dolores Umbridge, a Ministry official, who seems to care more about control than actually teaching anything of use. She is also hell bent on kicking Dumbledore out as Head Master and taking over the school.

    As Harry, along with his friends, try to find a way to combat Umbridge, Lord Voldemort is on the move. Harry must fight not only to free his school of Umbridge but find the mysterious weapon Voldemort is after before the Death Eaters can attain it.

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  • Posted July 27, 2011

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    Great!

    I thought this book was great! This book is definitely giving way to the more darker books in the series! Everything is no longer simple or easy for Ron, Harry, and Hermione, but in fact extremely life threatening and difficult as the most powerful dark wizard has returned with a vengeance!

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  • Posted July 22, 2011

    Fantastic book- one of my all-time favorites!!

    Thisbhas to be one of my top three favorite books in general and in the series. Thank you, Miss Rowling for creating this magical world, it has really changed everyone's lives and enchanted them beyond belief. Oh, and congrats to Harry Potter as surpassing StarWars as the highest grossing film franchise in history eith 2.223 billion!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 17, 2011

    Highly recommend this series - SPOILER ALERT

    The whole HP series is based on alchemy. Hence why the first book was titled HP & The Philosopher's Stone (renamed for US versions only). Why do I mention this? Well in alchemy there are 3 stages to create a Philosopher's Stone (i.e. the turning of lead into gold). There's a black, white, and red stage. Book #5 in the series is the Black stage of the alchemy process. This is why Sirius Black dies at the end of Book #5 and why the entire book is dark. I think J.K. Rowling does an excellent job of continuing her alchemy theme & symbolism. And the HP series would NOT be complete without book 5. It is necessary to the story. It is the first stage of turning Harry into the Philosopher's Stone - which is why his polyjuice potion in Book 7 is gold.

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  • Posted July 10, 2011

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    Awesome book in the series

    I love this entire series. If you haven't read any of the Harry Potter books you are missing out.

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  • Posted July 4, 2011

    i would highly recommend

    its a very interesting book about the different characters. I like the letters that they write each other. i plan to read all the harry potter books

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    Posted May 24, 2011

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  • Posted May 17, 2011

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    awesome book series thank you j k rowling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    awesome from begining to the very end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Posted May 14, 2011

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    WONDERFUL!

    I love this book so much J.K. outdid herself! My heart was broken of course I have to say this was one of her most depressing books that she ever written. I don;t even know!Everyone should read and hen reread this book.

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  • Posted May 12, 2011

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    amazing book series by one amazing talented gifted author!!!!!!!!!!

    amazing from begining to the very end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2011

    Unbelievable.

    The series has really taken a turn from just a "children's" book and it shows so much in this novel. Rowling writes so deeply and passionately in a way that has you feeling and understanding how Harry feels; you couldn't help but feel joy or pain when Harry was too. I fould myself in tears also feeling the aching pain of the loss of Sirius that Harry felt, and That's what makes Rowling so great. An author that has the ability of pulling in readers so deeply and passionately deserves all the praise in the world. Not many authors are capable of doing so. A great read, I couldn't put it down<3

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  • Posted May 2, 2011

    Everything developes with the deepest story of all!!!!

    All the books are exciting and full of amazing information and this book takes it all and throws the story into high speed!!! More story more information and more characters yet that make the series SO AMAZING!!!!

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  • Posted April 7, 2011

    Great Read!

    Adventure and magic are still very present in J.K. Rowling's fifth edition to the best-selling Harry Potter series. What's new in this book is the character, theme and tone, more firmly set in this book than its four predecessors. Though the avid Harry Potter fan is still satisfied with plenty of wizarding duels and Hogwarts lifestyle, there is a much more complicated and adolescent plot this time. Harry's internal conflict is a large part of this, including his struggle against Voldemort rising to power and taking over his mind. This book plays host to the beginning of Harry's sobering up and facing the fact that he's not a kid anymore, and the threat of Voldemort and his followers are very real to the Wizarding World. I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy, whether they've been followed Harry all the way or just starting with the series. It has the familiar voice and action to draw you in but then fuels the story with new conflicts and changing characters. My verdict: Read this book.

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  • Posted March 7, 2011

    Pathetic!

    My title basically describes the book. I HATED it.
    I have always loved Harry Potter, the young wizard who was born into the worst fate possible. But this book made me want to CRY, it was soo bad. I have one word for it... space filler. I feel like J.K wanted to just go from book 4-6 but decided she couldn't leave out a year.
    O.K I am done trashing, now I would like to say that the only part of the book was when the Weasley twins escape! LOVED that part!

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