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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) (1998)

by J. K. Rowling

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Series: Harry Potter (2)

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Does anyone even need to review anything Harry Potter anymore, honestly? Do I need to say that this was obviously an incredible book and the illustrations were glorious? It was everything I think any Harry Potter fan would love to revisit in the books. ( )
  justagirlwithabook | Jul 31, 2018 |
Maybe re-reading these was a mistake. I find myself unconvinced by the unlikelihood of the problems encountered being solved by 3 students when the entire weight of the faculty is apparently flummoxed. In the conclusion of this one, at least, Dumbledore does seem to have some inkling of what is going on, his pointed comments as he is removed from post clearly show that he is aware of more than he is maybe in a position to do something about. I also found the Tom Riddle business, frankly, a bit ridiculous. The anagram probably looks good (it's almost something that was designed to be filmed) but it lacks a certain coherence in the making up a new name.
Apart from that, it is, again, a fast paced story, with plenty of incident. I enjoyed it on an uncritical level, and I can see why it appeals to teens and why I enjoyed them first time through, you do get swept along.Only this time my critical brain is engaged and it is less convinced. ( )
  Helenliz | Jul 23, 2018 |
Loved it. ( )
  AdrianaGarcia | Jul 10, 2018 |
Book 2 of the Harry Potter Series. ( )
  jrthebutler | Jun 30, 2018 |
Hmmm... probably my least favorite in the whole series. But still pretty good. ( )
  jlydia | Jun 25, 2018 |
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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.
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Rowling, J. K.Authorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Astrologo, MarinaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Buddingh', WiebeTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dale, JimNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Duddle, JonnyCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Escorihuela, LauraTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fraga, Isabel,Translatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fries-Gedin, LenaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fritz, KlausTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fry, StephenNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
GrandPré, MaryIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Høverstad, Torstein BuggeTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kapari, JaanaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kay, JimIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kibuishi, KazuCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Ménard, Jean-FrançoisTraductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Marienė, ZitaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Martín Azofra, NievesTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Muñoz García, AdolfoTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Riglietti, SerenaIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tóth, Tamás BoldizsárTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tomic, TomislavIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Vierikko, VesaNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wilharm, SabineCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wright, CliffCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wyler, LiaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Series (with order)
Harry Potter (2)
Canonical title
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 (headmaster)
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
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.
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Original language
English
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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)
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0439064864, Hardcover)

It's hard to fall in love with an earnest, appealing young hero like Harry Potter and then to watch helplessly as he steps into terrible danger! And in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, he is in terrible danger indeed. As if it's not bad enough that after a long summer with the horrid Dursleys he is thwarted in his attempts to hop the train to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year. But when his only transportation option is a magical flying car, it is just his luck to crash into a valuable (but clearly vexed) Whomping Willow. Still, all this seems like a day in the park compared to what happens that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts.

Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him. Soon it's not just Harry who is worried about survival, as dreadful things begin to happen at Hogwarts. The mysteriously gleaming, foot-high words on the wall proclaim, "The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware." But what exactly does it mean? Harry, Hermione, and Ron do everything that is wizardly possible--including risking their own lives--to solve this 50-year-old, seemingly deadly mystery. This deliciously suspenseful novel is every bit as gripping, imaginative, and creepy as the first; familiar student concerns--fierce rivalry, blush-inducing crushes, pedantic professors--seamlessly intertwine with the bizarre, horrific, fantastical, or just plain funny. Once again, Rowling writes with a combination of wit, whimsy, and a touch of the macabre that will leave readers young and old desperate for the next installment. (Ages 9 and older) --Karin Snelson

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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.

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