Harry Potter is back for his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Things are very different this year, however, as Professor Lupin has replaced the hated Professor Snape as Defense Against the Dark Arts instructor. When Sirius Black – an accused murderer believed to be a follower of Voldemort – escapes from Azkaban prison, alarm bells start ringing throughout the wizarding community. Everyone is suspect, but Harry finds himself in particular danger since he was mentioned by name in Black’s escape note. Determined to foil Black’s plans and keep him away from Hogwarts students, Professor Dumbledore enlists Harry to help track down the escaped prisoner. This exciting adventure culminates with a spectacular face-off between Harry and Black inside the treacherous walls of Azkaban.
For who is this book for ?
If you’re a fan of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, then this is definitely the book for you! Book 3 in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban finds our young wizard hero back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his third year. Filled with all sorts of magical adventure – from Sirius Black’s daring escape from prison to an epic face-off against him inside Azkaban fortress – it’s sure to thrill any reader!
Pros :
- The characters are interesting and well developed.
- The plot is exciting and fast paced.
- It’s a great read for both adults and young adults alike.
Cons :
- The book is a bit slow in the beginning
- It’s quite long
- The ending is a bit anti-climactic
Learn more about the author
J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. She started writing the series whilst a student at Exeter University and completed the first novel in 1995. JK Rowling was made an Officer of Order of the British Empire for services to children’s literature in 2005 Are you looking for Ebook The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Harry Potter) .
Reader Reviews
“Rowling has done it again! With her third book in the Harry Potter series, she keeps readers spellbound with another fantastic tale of magic and mystery. This time, Sirius Black – an accused murderer believed to be a follower of Voldemort – escapes from Azkaban prison, setting off alarms throughout the wizarding community. In true Rowling style, this story is full of non-stop action and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.”
“Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite book in the series! I love how it keeps you on your toes the whole time and never slows down. The characters are so well developed at this point that you really feel like you know them.”
“Rowling’s plotting is devilishly clever”
“J.K. Rowling has done it again! With Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, she has conjured another magical tale that will keep readers spellbound from beginning to end.”
