Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a children’s audiobook by J.K. Rowling, read by Stephen Fry. It is the fifth book in the Harry Potter series. In this book, Lord Voldemort returns to power and starts targeting Harry Potter and his friends.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for children who are interested in fantasy and adventure. It follows the story of a young wizard, Harry Potter, as he fights evil villains and attempts to save the world from destruction.
Pros :
- Stephen Fry’s narration is excellent
- The plot is exciting and fast-paced
- It introduces many new characters and concepts that are integral to the rest of the series
Cons :
- the book is very long, it can take a while to finish
- the plot line can be confusing for younger readers
- some of the darker scenes may be too intense for young children
Learn more about the author
J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series. She wrote the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, while she was a struggling single mother living on welfare in Edinburgh, Scotland. The books have been translated into 78 languages and sold more than 450 million copies worldwide.
Reader Reviews
“This story is FANTASTIC !!! I love the suspense and excitement. All of my friends have read these books, but I am one of the few who has listened to them on audio cassettes. The reader, Stephen Fry does a fantastic job! If you’re hesitating about buying this book because you’ve already seen or heard spoilers…don’t be fooled by people who give away too much information ! Just buy it-you’ll be very glad that you did!”
“This is the fifth book of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, read by Stephen Fry. In this installment, evil Lord Voldemort is back and seeking revenge on young wizard Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – a deadly game that becomes murkier as it progresses.”
“This is a great audiobook. Stephen Fry does an amazing job reading it, and makes the characters come to life.”
“Fantastic! Another great Harry Potter audiobook!”