As the Harry Potter series draws to a close, Harry's greatest adventure yet is just beginning . . . and it arrives in paperback July 25, 2006.
The war against Voldemort is not going well; even the Muggles have been affected. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s bestselling series, picks up shortly after we left Harry at the end of The Order of the Phoenix. Lord Voldemort is acting out in the open, continuing his reign of terror which was temporarily stopped almost 15 years beforehand. Harry is again at the Dursleys, where the events of the previous month continue to weigh on his mind, although not as much as the impending visit from his Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Given their last meeting, Harry is understandably confused as to why the old wizard would want to visit him at home.
Rowling opens with a chapter she had wanted to use for the first book, of The Philosopher’s Stone--Lord Voldemort has been creating chaos in the Wizard and Muggle communities alike, the war is in full swing and the Wizarding community now lives in fear. The press have been questioning the events at the Ministry which led to the admission of Voldemort’s return, and of course Harry’s name is mentioned a number of times. Harry’s got his problems, but his anxiety is nothing compared to Hermione’s when the OWL results are delivered. There’s a new Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher, an assortment of new characters and creatures, and startling revelations about past characters and events.
Gone is the rage-filled Harry of The Order of the Phoenix--he’s not being kept in the dark any more, his unjustified Quidditch ban has been lifted and he has matured considerably in his short time out of school. Half-Blood Prince follows Harry into the world of late-teens, and his realisation that nobody is infallible has made his growth that much easier. Accepting his destiny, Harry continues to behave as teenagers do, enjoying his time with his friends, developing his relationships outside of his usual circle, and learning more about how he must, eventually, do what he is destined to do.
J.K. Rowling delivers another fantastic tale which will have the readers gasping for more, capturing the characters perfectly and continuing a tale which readers will enjoy over and over again. --Ziggy Morbi
'The most remarkable publishing sensation for a generation . . . the story is told with such momentum, imagination and irrepressible humour that it can captivate both adults and children' (Sunday Express)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Seller: High Books, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Seller Inventory # ABE-1726301366227
Quantity: 5 available
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00072066802
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0439785960-4-18795588
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0439785960-4-18841822
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Heavily loved still intact and perfectly readable . Cosmetic wear only. Former Library book. Ships fast!. Seller Inventory # 4EKGU9005KUR_ns
Quantity: 11 available
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Reprint. Heavy wear. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Seller Inventory # 0439785960-7-1-13
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Reprint. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Seller Inventory # 0439785960-7-1
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # ZWM.5NT5
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Used book - May contain writing, notes, highlighting, bends or folds. Text is readable, book is clean, and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # ZWM.5XUA
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). Used book - May contain writing, notes, highlighting, bends or folds. Text is readable, book is clean, and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # ZWM.491Y
Quantity: 1 available