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Book By: J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré

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Sales Rank: 2,237; Release Date: 02 June, 1999; Media: Hardcover

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Average Rating: Rating: - A fitting return to Harry's world The initial book in the series to me will always be the breathtaking introduction to the world of Harry Potter. With tempered expectations, knowing that matching that initial excellence would be hard, I delved into this second installment. The nature of the Chamber of Secrets was in itself a gripping and nightmarish dilemma; I took great joy in observing the solution. Herein began one theme of the books that I saw later on, one that was established here initially. This theme was a return to the past. Years before any of the child heroes Harry, Ron and Hermione even came into the world, events and incidents were shaping their future. Significant mysteries are unfolded, such as the background of the stalwart gamekeeper Hagrid, the childhood manifestation of the Dark Lord Voldemort and the initial stewardship of the young good wizard Dumbledore. Rowling maintains her absolutely brilliant imagination. She repeatedly introduces more wonders of the magical world, and presents more substance to the common elements that run through it. This kind of creative expression is important, for it helps me imagine and appreciate her work even more. Of course as new characters and experiences enter the world of the children, they grow and mature a little more. This process is wonderful to see, because Rowling guides it gently and carefully. She is in no rush at all, and such a pace is more natural and preferable. The book did fall a little short for me though, in the sense that the initial heady rush of the first book slowed a little here. The story seemed a little hesitant to reveal itself and charge forward, but it was satisfying in the end. I am glad to note that thus far (of four books) this is the only one in the series I would give less that five stars. Rating: - J.K. Rowling has done it again! Chamber of Secrets rules!!!! In the second book of what is bound to become a world-renowned fantasy series, J.K. Rowling documents Harry Potter's return to Hogwarts school.A wide array of new characters includes Gilderoy Lockhart, the new defense against the dark arts teacher; Dobby, an adorable little house elf. Tom Riddle, the mysterious Hogwarts alumni who provides Harry with clues; not to mention the whole Weasley family, and their flying car! A new mystery awaits Harry upon his return to school, and it is up to Harry, Ron and Hermione to save the school once again, this time from the evil Heir of Slytherin, who has opened the Chamber of Secrets and unleashed a monster on the school. Only in the amazing, spine-tingling climactic scene is his/her identity revealed, and you won't believe who it is. If you liked Harry Potter and the sorceror's stone, this book is a must-read. Rating: - Oh how fun! What an adventure! Year two at Hogwarts has a rough start for Harry, who misses his train and has to make his own way to Hogwarts, breaking every rule in the book along the way. He's in a lot of trouble, yet he still manages to hold his head high and trudge along through school. Draco doesn't let up as he taunts Harry and tries to cause even more trouble for our hero. We are introduced to new characters that we'll see later in the series. While we don't learn much about Harry's past in this sequel, we learn much more about Hogwarts, the teachers, and the students. If the HP series were a journey "Chamber of Secrets" would be the bridge from "Sorcerer's Stone" to "Prisoner of Azkaban" where we learn much more about the hows and whys. It's truly a thrill to read.

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