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Harry Potter Book Reviews and Trivia Questions

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has been one of the greatest literary phenomenons ever. The seven books of witchcraft and wizardry have been translated into more than 60 languages, sold hundreds of millions of copies, and have been made into hugely successful movies. Read these thoughtful and insightful essays on J.K. Rowling's books and enjoy testing your memory with Harry Potter trivia.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter 7)
Voldemort's followers have been released from Azkaban, the Ministry of Magic has instituted a campaign against muggle-borns that smacks of Nazi Germany, and Harry Potter is dubbed "Undesirable Number One," with a 2,000 galleon prize offered for his capture.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (HarryPotter 6)
The war against Voldemort is not going well. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet in the midst of it all, Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter 5)
Does it hold up to all the hype? Does it give justice to the literary legends that the first books have already become? Can it be understood if you haven't had the time to wade through the tree trunk's worth of previous stories? YES!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter 4)
The pivotal fourth novel in the tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter 3)
For Twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Now he has escaped and Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter 2)
J.K. Rowling's second novel in a series of seven continues a coming of age epic that will enchant readers with its honest portrayal of humanity.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter 1)
Harry, a very likable child has had to suffer living in a spider-infested room beneath a staircase in the house of his odious aunt and uncle. When a letter arrives, indicating that he's been accepted to Hogwarts school for wizards and witches, his internment in the muggle (non-magical) world ends and his adventures in wizardry begins.
Harry Potter 1 - Trivia Quiz
How is your memory of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone? How well do you recall Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts and his first encounter with Voldemort since infancy?
Harry Potter 2 - Trivia Quiz
How well do you recall the chamber built by Salazar Slytherin and its terrible purpose? Tom Riddle? Moaning Myrtle?
Harry Potter 3 - Trivia Quiz
How is your recall of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban? Test your wits against the dementors, the boggart, and Sirius Black!
Harry Potter 4 - Trivia Quiz
Do you remember Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire? The Triwizard Tournament? Professors Moody and Bartemius Crouch? Viktor Krum and Fleur Delacour?
Harry Potter 5 - Trivia Quiz
Test your memory of Dolores Umbridge (hem hem), Nymphadora Tonks, Dumbledore's Army, and the Order of the Phoenix!
Harry Potter 6 - Trivia Quiz
What do you recall from the pivotal Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, in which Dumbledore helps Harry faces his frighteningly intertwined destiny with Lord Voldemort.

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