Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the second story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There’s magic on every page!Harry Potter’s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors – and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone … Dobby’s sinister predictions seem to be coming true. J. K. Rowling’s enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s second adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the waving, walloping branches of the Whomping Willow to the thrills of a rain-streaked Quidditch pitch. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, allowing readers to learn about wand woods and get to know the many members of the Weasley family. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime!DUELLING – DUNGEONS – DARK ARTSSeven magical stories, one epic adventure. **********************************Praise for the Harry Potter books:‘That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike. ’ – Daily Telegraph‘A phenomenon … Grown men in suits have been spotted with them on trains. Parents squabble over who gets to read them to the kids, and teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes. ’ – Guardian‘One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times. ’ – Sunday Telegraph‘Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff. ’ – Mirror‘The only thing wrong with it is that you can’t put it down. ’ – Fiona Chadwick, 9 years old‘It is very funny. I would love to be Harry and make up some magic spell to play on my teachers. ’ – Tom El-Shawk, 11 years old‘My mum loved it so much she would not let my dad read any of it to me. ’ – Alexander Benn, 7 and 9¼ years old‘It’s for all ages and it’s brilliant. ’ – Katrina Farrant, 10 years old