HomeGroupsTalkExploreZeitgeist
Search Site
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your use of the site and services is subject to these policies and terms.
Hide this

Results from Google Books

Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Loading...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998)

by J. K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling

Other authors: See the other authors section.

Series: Harry Potter (2)

MembersReviewsPopularityAverage ratingConversations / Mentions
96,5169282 (4.17)7 / 1045
When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.
all members
▾Members
numbers
show all
▾Tags
▾LibraryThing Recommendations
refresh
▾Member recommendations
  1. 224
    Northern Lights by Philip Pullman (Leishai)
  2. 111
    The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander (LucyClements)
  3. 1511
    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis (krizia_lazaro)
  4. 31
    The Stone Mage and the Sea by Sean Williams (Kathleen_E)
    Kathleen_E: The first in a great trilogy by a wonderful author, The Stone Mage and the sea will be loved by fans of Harry Potter. It is a young adult book, but like Harry Potter is enjoyed by adults also. The main character, Sal, is a boy who, like Harry Potter, is thrust into great and dangerous events due to his parentage and his hidden ability for the magic of the change. On his way he must be schooled in his magic, make friends, mentors and learn many lessons the hard way! If you like J. K. Rowling, you will love Sean Williams!… (more)
  5. 31
    The Journal of Curious Letters by James Dashner (readafew)
    readafew: An excellent series leaning a little more toward Sci-fi
  6. 10
    Archie Wilson & the Nuckelavee by Mark A. Cooper (cherylschenick)
  7. 21
    The Hunt for Dark Infinity by James Dashner (readafew)
    readafew: the second book in the 13th Reality series great reads.
▾Lists
» 59 more
1990s (18)
Elevenses (132)
Ghosts (267)
▾Will you like it?
Loading...

Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.

▾Conversations (About links)
▾Member reviews
English (875)  Spanish (12)  Dutch (6)  German (6)  Italian (4)  Danish (3)  Swedish (3)  French (3)  Catalan (2)  Portuguese (Portugal) (2)  Finnish (1)  Portuguese (1)  Czech (1)  Hungarian (1)  Portuguese (Brazil) (1)  All languages (921)
date ▼ | votes
Showing 1-5 of 875 (next | show all)
One of my favorite series ( )
  kskristine | May 17, 2022 |
One of my favorite Harry Potter books - I love the introduction of Dobby and the Moaning Myrtle, Lockheart's hilarious egocentrism and the mystery surrounding the Chamber of Secrets. ( )
  protoplasm | Apr 25, 2022 |
NOTE: I do not support the author's actions and/or statements regarding the LGTBQ community and being transphobic.

When you think about it, aspects of the book set up future books with Horcrux stuff.
This was a very good sequel but it had less of a whimsical atmosphere and no wonder at new discoveries, in fact, this book was pretty bland compared to its predecessor.
In the movies, I disliked Dobby but he's ok in this book.
( )
  crazynerd | Mar 30, 2022 |
So gorgeous! ( )
  bridgetannie | Mar 8, 2022 |
Twenty years later and this is still a timeless classic I can enjoy over and over again. JK Rowling has such a gift for creating characters you want to cheer for, and a magical world that has its dangers, of course, but also those fantastical elements every kid dreams about. Her books are just such a treat... like those rare dreams where you can fly!

I love "The Chamber of Secrets" for many reasons... the introduction of Ginny Weasley, who is one of my favorites, and all the cool history we learn about Hogwarts. Gilderoy Lockhardt made a perfectly obnoxious teacher this time around, and I loved the scenes with him and Harry. JK Rowling has a wicked sense of humor and so much dry wit! But I think my favorite thing is the way JK Rowling manages to weave in so much magical lore into the mystery of what's going on this time at Hogwarts... it's very much a wizarding book, a mystery, and thriller all in one, and she crafts it beautifully. 5/5 stars.

Please excuse typos. Entered on screen reader. ( )
  KatKinney | Mar 3, 2022 |
date ▼ | votes
Showing 1-5 of 875 (next | show all)
?
▾Published reviews
The atmosphere Rowling creates is unique; the story whizzes along; Harry is an unassuming and completely sympathetic hero. But, truth to tell, you may feel as if you’ve read it all before. Rowling clearly hit on a winning formula with the first Harry Potter book; the second book — though still great fun — feels a tad, well, formulaic.
added by Shortride | editThe Horn Book, Martha V. Parravano (Jul 1, 1999)
 
Tras derrotar una vez más a lord Voldemort, su siniestro enemigo en Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal, Harry espera impaciente en casa de sus insoportables tíos el inicio del segundo curso del Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería. Sin embargo, la espera dura poco, pues un elfo aparece en su habitación y le advierte que una amenaza mortal se cierne sobre la escuela. Así pues, Harry no se lo piensa dos veces y, acompañado de Ron, su mejor amigo, se dirige a Hogwarts en un coche volador. Pero ¿puede un aprendiz de mago defender la escuela de los malvados que pretenden destruirla? Sin saber que alguien ha abierto la Cámara de los Secretos, dejando escapar una serie de monstruos peligrosos, Harry y sus amigos Ron y Hermione tendrán que enfrentarse con arañas gigantes, serpientes encantadas, fantasmas enfurecidos y, sobre todo, con la mismísima reencarnación de su más temible adversario.
added by Pakoniet | editLecturalia
 
▾Other authors

» Add other authors (11 possible)

Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
J. K. Rowling—primary authorall editionscalculated
Rowling, J.K.—main authorall editionsconfirmed
Astrologo, MarinaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bogeska-Ančevska, BlagorodnaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Buddingh', WiebeTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dale, JimNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dellepiane Rawson, AliciaTranslator (Spanish)secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dixit, SudhirTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Duddle, JonnyCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Escorihuela, LauraTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fraga, IsabelTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fries-Gedin, LenaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fritz, KlausTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fry, StephenNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
GrandPré, MaryIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Høverstad, Torstein BuggeTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Iepureanu, IoanaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kapari, JaanaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kay, JimIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Khokhar, Darakhshanda Asghar—secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kibuishi, KazuCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Litvinova, Marina DTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Ménard, Jean-FrançoisTraductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Marienė, ZitaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Martín Azofra, NievesTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Muñoz García, AdolfoTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Okyay, SevinTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Petrikovičová, JanaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Radford, Michelle—secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Riglietti, SerenaIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tóth, Tamás BoldizsárTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tomic, TomislavIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Vierikko, VesaNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Vukomanović, AnaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wilharm, SabineCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wright, CliffCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wyler, LiaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
▾Series and work relationships
view history
▾Common Knowledge
You must log in to edit Common Knowledge data.
For more help see the Common Knowledge help page.
Canonical title
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Original title
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Alternative titles
Original publication date
1998-07-02
People/Characters
Harry James Potter
Hermione Jean Granger
Ronald Bilius "Ron" Weasley
Colin Creevey
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Important places
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Scotland, UK (fictional)
Number 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey, England, UK (fictional)
Surrey, England, UK
The Burrow, Ottery St. Catchpole, Devon, England, UK (fictional)
Devon, England, UK
Important events
Related movies
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002 | IMDb | Chris Columbus)
Awards and honors
Scottish Arts Council Book Award (1999)
IBBY Honour Book (2006.3 | Galician Translation, 2006)
FCBG Children's Book Award (Overall winner-Longer Novel 1998)
British Book Award (Children's Book of the Year, 1999)
North East Book Award (1999)
Epigraph
Dedication
For Seán P. F. Harris, getaway driver and foul-weather friend.
First words
Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at number four, Privet Drive.
Quotations
"My dear boy, ... do use your common sense. My books wouldn't have sold half as well if people didn't think I'd done those things. No one wants to read about some ugly old Armenian warlock, even if he did save a village from werewolves. He'd look dreadful on the front cover. No dress sense at all. And the witch who banished the Bandon Banshee had a hairy chin. I mean, come on ..."
"So you've just been taking credit for what a load of other people have done?"
"Harry, Harry," said Lockhart, shaking his head impatiently, "It's not nearly as simple as that. There was work involved. I had to track those people down. Ask them exactly how they managed to do what they did. ^Then I had to put a memory charm on them so they wouldn't remember doing it.^
... No, it's been a lot of work, Harry. It's not all book-signings and publicity photos, you know. You want fame, you have to be prepared for a long hard slog."
Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)
Disambiguation notice
The Latin translation of this book (Harrius Potter et Camera Secretorum) should NOT be combined with the main work (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), under the "dead languages" exception in the combining rules.
Publisher's editors
Little, Christopher
Blurbers
Original language
English
Canonical DDC/MDS
823.914
Canonical LCC
PR6068.O93
▾References
▾Book descriptions
When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.
▾Library descriptions

No library descriptions found.

?
▾LibraryThing members' description
Book description
Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry 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 who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.

And strike it does. For in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls’ bathroom. But then the real trouble begins – someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possible be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects… Harry Potter himself!
Haiku summary
Harry talks to snakes.
Why is he a Gryffindor?
Lucky for Ginny....
(swensonj)
Snuck in girls bathroom.

Dead chick offered me her loo.

Won’t go there again.

(CathWhitney)
Add to Your books
Add to wishlist

Popular covers

Quick Links

Amazon.com (direct)
Abebooks.com
Amazon Kindle (0 editions)
Audible (0 editions)
CD Audiobook (0 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
WorldCat

Genres

Melvil Decimal System (DDC)

823.914 — Literature › English {except North American} › English fiction › Modern Period › 1901-1999 › 1945-1999

LC Classification

Rating

Average: (4.17)
0.5 10
1 103
1.5 52
2 710
2.5 184
3 3912
3.5 805
4 7777
4.5 808
5 10413

Is this you?

Become a LibraryThing Author.

 

About | Contact | Privacy/Terms | Help/FAQs | Blog | Store | APIs | TinyCat | Legacy Libraries | Early Reviewers | Common Knowledge | 170,085,982 books! | Top bar: Always visible
Copyright LibraryThing and/or members of LibraryThing, authors, publishers, libraries, cover designers, Amazon, Bol, Bruna, etc.