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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets

Book 2

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
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  • First Published:
  • Jun 1, 1999, 341 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Aug 2000, 352 pages
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Sunnie
The Chamber of Secrets was an absolutely wonderful book! I live in South Korea, and even here it's the most popular book nowadays. Harry Potter has gone international, and for good reason. It's so magical and thrilling- it's packed with suspense. It gives us readers such a vivid picture of the imaginary world, that it no longer seems like another realm, but one very close to ours, and possibly ours itself. I hope all muggles get a chance to read the Harry Potter series, because it is such an unforgettable read.


Woon Huey
I have only read 2 HP books so far, but I think the Chamber of Secrets is the best book I have ever read. J.K Rowling is very imaginative! Her way of writing is quite unique. I have read the first two books 3 times and I like them very much. I hope to read the other two books as I am a great fan of HP.JK Rowling has become my new idol. Keep writing!


Jennifer
I am 11 and have got all the Harry Potter books. Those were the best books I have ever read for a long time. I love Goblets of Fire the best. I think all the authors should write books like this so kids imagination could run wild for a while. Nowadays there are hardly any good writers. Ms Rowling is the best. I am surely going to go crazy waiting for the 5th book to arrive. In my class I am the only one to have all the Harry Potter books and I am very proud of them. I have to go now. Bye.


Lamar
The book was very exciting and suspenseful. As a 12 year-old, I barely read books, but this one I could not put down. Ms.Rowling is very descriptive in her writing. It makes me feel like I am at Hogwarts or at the Dursley's house. Overall I thought it was a great book.


Chris M.
When my grand-father first gave me a Harry Potter book I was very skeptical. After all... how good could a book that was found in the children's section of the book store be? So the day after I read the Philosopher stone I went out and bought The secret chamber. I loved it because you never know who the bad guy will be. The ending was such a shock. This book is really well written, and has a lot of humor in it as well.


Stephanie
I wanted to know what the big deal was about Harry Potter. I am 30 years old, have no children, read the first book and it made me long for my childhood days when my friends and I use to get in loads of harmless mischief because of our imaginations. I have not read such a well written book in years and years - and I read about 2 books a week. It is the most refreshing, most imaginative and most thoughtful book I have ever read. An added plus is that it recognizes growing pains that all children go through: dealing with the bully, the mean teacher, the well-meaning friend and especially the famous (most popular) boy who remains humble and true to himself.
Great work and I only wish there were more books like this around. I have heard that there is a lot of controversy surrounding these books but I would recommend every person read them with an open mind and uncritical eye and I'll bet you find a beautiful story about life.


Courtney Lopez
I love the books the are the best! I have everything of Harry potter except #5 book 7 the movie that is coming out! on November the 7 or 16th! one or the other. You can go on: http://www.HarryPotter.com and it tells you the people who are playing who and it has pictures of the people who are playing Harry, Ron. and Hermione! It also has the names of the people in which part they are playing too! I think it is great! NEWS FLASH! THEY HAVE A HOGWARTS SCHOOL COMING ON-LINE! SIGN UP NOW! HURRY!


Sarah
I've read the Harry Potter books and love it so much yeah I know lots of people make fun of it but that's because they don't have the spirit to enjoy the magic. Come along to http://www.hpotterfun12.homepage.com I'd love to even co-star in the movie anyway tata! Did you know voldmoert means thief of darkness in French. My thanks to Ms Rowling. Sarah, Scotland, Age 12

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