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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Harry Potter, Bk 2
Author: J. K. Rowling
The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike. — And strike it does...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780439064866
ISBN-10: 0439064864
Publication Date: 1999
Pages: 352
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
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4.4 stars, based on 1502 ratings
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 5
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reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 76 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The eagerly anticipated sequel to the astounding smash hit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is finally here! No need to wait Harry's back for his second year at Hogwarts, where the infamous Chamber of Secrets has been opened for the first time in 50 years. The monster that is unleashed is literally petrifying Hogwarts students (turning them into stone, that is), and who is the primary suspect? Harry Potter himself. Add to this some enormous spiders, a Deathday Party, a ghost named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girls' bathroom, and lots and lots of suspense, and you'll soon find yourself engrossed in another terrific tale in which magic does exist and good eventually triumphs over evil
nymphadora avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 95 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
If you have never before heard of Harry Potter, let me be the first to say, "Welcome to Earth, dear alien friend!" The second book of the series. The movies do not do justice to the books. The English sense of humor is just fantastic. I bought this for me, not my kids, by the way. They have their own copy!
luluinphilly avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 367 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The 2nd in the series. Still a little light-hearted for the youngsters. I love Gilderoy and especially the Lucius Malfoy. Or maybe it's the actors who portray them. But, then again, women tend to like those "bad boys." LOL! Excellent book for a literature circle. Have students read then view the movie for a compare/contrast.
LovesBooks avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 84 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the second in the Harry Potter series. This book is amazing. Ms. Rowling gets better and better with all of her books! This is a great world that she has created and I don't want to see it end! If you haven't read this series, I highly suggest that you do!
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Helpful Score: 2
This is book two of Harry Potter. Good book to relax with.
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booksalicious avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 43 more book reviews
In the second book of the Harry Potter series Rowling takes Harry back to Hogwarts in the form of a flying car that the Weasley boys "borrow" from their Father as they spirit Harry away from his evermore sour tempered relatives the Dursley's who would like nothing better than to see Harry magically make himself permanently disappear. In his new year at school Harry, and his two best friends face many new obstacles as they become detectives and sleuth around the spiraling stairways and dark corners of Hogwarts trying to figure out who is attacking students and leaving cryptic messages on the walls; One of them even being accused and another attacked!

This installment in the series is full of adventure and kept me turning the pages, it was a bit fast paced and the ending could have been spread out more, and explained in more detail as far as the details but in all I enjoyed the book, and am looking forward to continuing the series.

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reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 14 more book reviews
Better than the movie.
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Good story.
emilyjane avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 19 more book reviews
These books are just so creative and entertaining! This book was so fun and easy to read, you really get immersed in the world!
Harry Potter is back at Hogwarts for his second year. After arriving at the school in a flying car and almost getting expelled for performing magic outside of school he begins the school year. There is a new Professor for the Defense of the Dark Arts class and a new Slytherin Seeker (Hint: It is someone Harry and the rest are NOT fond of at all). Not long after he arrives, a message is painted on a wall: "The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened..." Harry, Ron and Hermione go through a variety of antics to figure out what the Chamber of Secrets IS and why this message has the professors and students so scared. I really enjoyed the parts of this book that were not in the movie, such as Nearly Headless Nick's "Deathday Party" and several parts involving Percy Weasley.
I am so very glad I finally decided to pick up this book series (I feel like I'm the only one in the world who has not read it yet!)
phoenixorion avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 17 more book reviews
The CoS was my least favorite in the HP series. I thought Prof. Lockhart's character and involvement took up too much time and overshadowed the rest of the story. The only thing I enjoyed about this book was the intro of Dobby, the house elf, though I would have liked for Rowling to include him in more of the book than he was. Overall, it isn't a boring story and fits in nicely with the flow of the series. I just didn't particularly care for Lockhart and thought Rowling gave too much to that character.
Charlean avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 13 more book reviews
I love the HP books and this one is no exception. What can I say, humor, mystery, fun for all ages.
reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
As usual J.K. Rowling has proved to be a writer for our times and the future. Actually I already this and all of her other Potter works and have never been disappointed in any of them. It was great to reread this again.
reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 160 more book reviews
The young lady who received this book read it in 2 days. Really enjoyed it.
melissajill avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
One of all time favorite books!
buzzby avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 6062 more book reviews
Like the first one, only more so!
potterfan21 avatar reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) on + 4 more book reviews
Love it!
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Brand new book from England.


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