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Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban

Book 3

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
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  • First Published:
  • Sep 1, 1999, 435 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 2001, 448 pages
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Kirsty
I think the book is ace it has loads of action and Harry gets to meet his only other relative other than his aunt and uncle I rate it 10 out of 10.


Jay
Hey all! I really enjoyed reading this book. I love mystery and adventure and that's exactly what this book is. Every chapter is a mystery and you cant wait to read the next chapter because that is the part where it solves the mystery. I am going to read the 4th book and hope that they come out with a movie of Harry Potter.


Tifany
I think that "Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban" is just brilliant. It is the greatest book I have ever read. All the other Harry Potter books are amazing too and I really enjoyed reading them but the third book is the best, I read it about a 100 times and I steel want to read it again. I am really looking forward to read the 5th book and I'm sure it will be as great as the other 4.


Greg Lees
Hello, I am a loyal Harry Potter fan. As in I have read all but his new Goblet Of Fire book. I LOVE the books so far and plan on reading them till the end and even twice or more. I am so glad that someone has finally written a really good book that a lot of kids, adults and the elderly love. I am so glad that I have had the chance to read the Harry Potter books and I have a deep sorrow for those who have problems with the Harry potter books when they could open their eyes and see that this is NOT real things and that the spells and names are some names that you would have to be really talented to think up. As I said before these books are GREAT and I hope that EVERYONE has a chance to read these books.


Daniela
The Harry Potter series are definitely the best books I've ever read. I'm 14 years old and when my mum bought me the first one I thought it would be really babyish. After reading them I became addicted. I've read all 4. I thought "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was the best one, although I loved every one of them. I recommend these books to everyone I know. J.K. Rowling is a legend and I can't wait for more Harry Potter books. Some of the events she made up were unreal. e.g. Quidditch and The Triwizard Tournament. I really liked how the author made you love characters like Harry (of course), The Weasley's (especially Fred and George), Hermione, Cedric, Hagrid and I could go on forever. Also I hate Malfoy, he's soooooo mean. The thing that I like the best about these books would have to be that the endings are so unpredictable. The movie should be interesting to see, although movies are never as good as the books. Keep up the great writing, don't stop. Can't wait for the next book.


Anonymous
I've read each book in the Harry Potter series and I think they're wonderful. Of course, being Canadian, I've read the "real" versions, the Philosophers Stone instead of the Sorcerer's stone. I've often wondered why it's different for Americans but I now realize that your books have pictures and various fonts to interest the readers, as many more Americans are illiterate than we are. I would encourage anyone to read the British/Canadian version seeing that this was how the books were originally written and it makes them a lot more interesting knowing it's the "straight goods".
I can't wait for the next book, the ending of the Goblet of Fire nearly killed me! I can't stand when there's no ending, or it needs to be continued and you don't know when you'll be able to read on!
Thanks Ms. Rowling! Your writing has inspired many a reader to join the world of Harry Potter!!!


Tanya
I've read all the Harry Potter books but I feel that I have to say that this one was by far the best ever. I'm not exactly sure why but after reading The Prisoner of Azkaban I just couldn't think of anything else the next day or two, I was that touched. You must read it! All of the Harry Potter books are must's!


Nikki (Super Fan of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)
This is my favourite of all Harry Potter books.. Can't quite say why, though, maybe because it's full of suspense and thrills.. My fave' character in this book is none other than Sirius Black.. And by the way..I dislike P. Snape quite a lot.. You did a superb job here, J.K.Rowling, hope you can stay successful.. Thanks, Bye!!

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