Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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The sixth adventure in the spellbinding Harry Potter saga the series that changed the world of books forever When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemorts darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny. These classic editions of J.K. Rowlings internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature thrilling jackets by Jonny Duddle, bringing Harry Potter to the next generation of young readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON

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Ive yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasnt been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous * Independent *
Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching * Mirror *
Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Guardian *
One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *
The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of childrens books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *

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Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone was J.K. Rowlings first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 78 languages.