Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

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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

Amazon.com Audiobook Review

What makes the Harry Potter series so successful? Maybe it's the fact that J.K. Rowling doesn't write children's books, she writes children's stories, more in the tradition of the Brothers Grimm than Dr. Seuss. The exploits of Harry and his friends captivate even the shortest attention spans by engaging the imagination with vivid characters and fast-moving action, instead of trying to merely catch the eye with colorful pictures or pop-up effects. Not surprisingly, the Potter tales sound wonderful read aloud, and adapt to the audiobook format extremely well. Broadway actor Jim Dale's impressive vocal range gives each character in the book its own distinctive voice--a considerable task, given the pantheon of witches, warlocks, ghosts, ghouls, dwarves, and elves that Harry encounters in his second outing. And thankfully, since the book is read unabridged, no one's favorite character is omitted. Engaging for children without being childish, the audio version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is worthy addition to the deservedly popular series. (Running time: 9 hours, 6 cassettes) --Andrew Nieland

Book Description

In one of the most hotly anticipated sequels in memory, J.K. Rowling takes up where she left with Harry's second year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Old friends and new torments abound, including a spirit named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girl's bathroom, an outrageously conceited professor, Gilderoy Lockheart, and a mysterious force that turns Hogwarts students to stone.

Customer Reviews:

Harry Potter and the Suspenseful Sophomore Year.......2007-10-25

"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is hardly a "sophomore slump" nor does it suffer from sequelitis. In the follow-up,students are being mysteriously petrified at Hogwarts. Harry must deal with a new Defense Against Dark Arts teacher,the vain (and dishonest) Gilderoy Lockhart. He also has to deal with Ron's sister,Ginny,whose adoration of him verges toward the unhealthy. On the way, Harry learns about the "Chamber of Secrets" and the "heir of Gryffindor." The action moves swiftly...from Harry's detective work with Ron to his journey into the bowels of Hogwarts. In the end, Harry learns that Tom Riddle,the younger version of Voldemort,his parents' killer,had possessed Ginny using her diary. Evil is swiftly defeated with the help of a magical sword, a phoenix, and of course,Dumbledore...but that doesn't mean Harry's confrontations with Voldemort are over.

"The Chamber of Secrets" works as an engaging,exciting sequel. JK Rowling still had her magic...

Good read again........2007-10-17

It is hard to escape the first without wanting more, and this does it without re-treading everything from Book One.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets........2007-10-06

Hubby is very happy to listen to the books on CD; being a truck driver it helps him pass the times as the miles melt away. He now gets to enjoy what the rest of us have read. He will be listening to books 4 and 5 on his next trip out.

Harry Potter and the Excellent Set Up for the Future.......2007-10-02

I'm gonna be honest.

I didn't like this book as much when I first read it.

However, after finishing the seventh book, I have found a new respect for this chapter in the Harry Potter series. The Horcruxes become such a large part of the series that, having completed the journey, it is hard to not like this book as much as the others.

This is the chapter in the Harry Potter book series that really sets up everything from Ginny to Horcruxes, and it is truly a great chapter in the series. If you don't dig it as much initially, finish the series. You'll know what I mean.

Happy.......2007-09-26

I was very happy with the product and received it according to what I was told. This was the first time I ordered a book from Amazon, and it was easy and quick.

Harrius Potter Et Camera Secretorum: (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) (Harry Potter)

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Fun way to practice your Latin comprehension
A fall from grace
Peter Needham--Magus Redux

Harrius Potter Et Camera Secretorum: (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) (Harry Potter)
J. K. Rowling , and J.K. Rowling
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Following the success of Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis comes a Latin edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second novel in the phenomenally successful saga of wizard-in-training Harry Potter. After a miserable summer with his relatives, the Dursleys, Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. There, he teams up again with bosom buddies Hermione and Ron to figure out who—or what—is behind the terrifying incidents that are leaving some students petrified…literally. Perfect for Latin scholars, collectors, or any Harry Potter fan who simply must have every book, no matter what language it’s in!

Customer Reviews:

Fun way to practice your Latin comprehension.......2007-08-09

What a great way to practice Latin! I am a Harry Potter fan, and being able to read it in Latin was a treat. I often struggle to find ways to practice Latin, and reading Harry Potter was infinitely more enjoyable to be than trying to work through Cicero or De Bello Gallico... I highly recommend it to anyone trying to learn or wanting to practice Latin.

A fall from grace.......2007-06-15

I admired the translation of 'Philosopher's Stone' and defended it against some criticism that I felt to be quite unfair: but I can hardly believe that this was by the same translator. To me, it reads like the effort of an enthusiastic student who has yet to grasp the principles of translating and transforming style and idiom.
A great disappointment.

Peter Needham--Magus Redux.......2007-01-24

A fan of Peter Needham's brilliant translations of Harry Potter, I've posted a lengthy review of this latest installment, a review unfortunately too long to appear here, on my own web site: edwinfirmage com/Review of Harry Potter.pdf. The review includes numerous examples of Needham's deftness in turning idiomatic English into equally idiomatic Latin. Suffice it to say, this new translation is as good as the first. I can't imagine a better way to introduce kids to the fun of Harry Potter and Latin. And for anyone interested in learning conversational Latin (no, that's not a contradiction in terms), this book is a superb teacher.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2)

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Excellent

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2)

Manufacturer: Cover-to-Cover
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)
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ASIN: 074758642X

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8 Cds in boxed set

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-08-31

Well if you're looking at this product you're probably like me, busy and not the biggest fan of sitting down to read. I've always been a big fan of stories but I could just never find the time to read because of work and when I did I am admittedly an abysmally slow reader. After years of hearing how amazing these books, the Harry Potter series, were and loving every movie immensely it finally dawned on me to see if there was an audio book and there obviously is.

When I first started listening to the series I must admit I was a little turned off because Stephen Fray came across as a little dry and I was beginning to think the audio books weren't going to be much more tolerable than simply reading the books. As new characters are introduced though I was pleased to find that he managed to give most of them a unique personality and even more so that he maintains these personas not just through this single book but all the way to where I am now, The Half Blood Prince. Aside from just their vocal definition Fry also manages to display a diverse range of emotion for each individual character as if there is a separate actor for each character, it's really quite an amazing performance in my opinion. At certain times various audio filters are added for dramatic effect like echo and things of the sort and I guess that's really the only place this audio book comes up short for me is that there really isn't a whole lot to it other than Stephen Fry reading the books. This being my first audio book I can't really compare it to anything but I guess I was expecting at least some music between chapters or maybe some ambient sound effects but I still find the overall experience enjoyable without them.

There are probably hundreds of reviews for the books themselves so I'll keep my opinions on the series short and sweet. I believe the thing that I like most about the Harry Potter series is the overall charm of everything and the connection Rawling maintains to both the real world and real life. She really seems to nail human archetypes and the teenage inner dialogue and I can't help but think there are many pieces of her own children in this book. It showcases such an amazing insight as to the way people think and feel that I really can't help but be awe inspired. Like I said though, I'm not a big reader/listener so I imagine there are better books out there but that really doesn't take away from this series' ability to crack a smile on my face at work. I guess my only gripe is that it sometimes appears as if she has some favorite words or a limited vocabulary or perhaps people in England just find these words more common but there is an obtuse overuse of the words incredulous, glower, and one other that I will add in a couple of hours when I remember it. This obviously isn't a big deal but it can make me cringe a little.

Anyways, I work in science and listen to these all day when I don't have to read for work and I'm actually doing lab work and they have improved my enjoyment at work immensely so they come highly recommended by me. Each book is probably about 18-24 hours long off the top of my head so the whole series should take you a while to get through. I hope you enjoy!

Leather Limited Collector's Edition Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets 1st/1st (Harry Potter, Volume 2)

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US Deluxe LEATHER edition of the Chamber of Secrets, released as a limited run in October 2002. Bound in high quality red leather with 22kt gold lettering on the cover and gold gilt edging. Case protected by clear acetate dust cover. Includes a full color illustration as well as illustrations throughout the book. This edition also includes a full size poster tucked into the back cover, suitable for framing, and a unique feature for this collectible. This collector's edition was art directed and designed by David Saylor. Mary GrandPre's artwork for both the case inset and the interior was created using pastels on toned printmaking paper. The text was set in 12-point Adobe Garamond, a typeface based on the sixteenth century type designs of Claude Garamond, redrawn by Robert Slimbach in 1989. The book is printed on 70 pound acid-free Potter Offset paper, specially manufactured for Scholastic by Fraser Papers in West Carrollton, Ohio. The case is wrapped in Taratan Bonded Leather produced at Corium Corporation in Seabrook, New Hampshire, a division of Cromwell Leather Group. The book was printed and bound at Quebecor World-Hawkins in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Managing Editor was Manuela Soares and the Manufacturing Director was Angel Biola. This book is simply beautiful - you need to feel the leather to believe it.

Harry Potter e la Camera dei Segreti 8 Audio Compact Discs (Italian 8 CD Audio Edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets: Selected Themes from the Motion Picture (Easy Piano)

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Great book but...

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Great book but..........2004-02-13

I have been a piano student for nine years. I purchased this book, and the diffuculty is high if you are a new student. I find some pieces to be harder then others. I would ask your childs teacher about what diffculty level they play befor buying this book.

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets: Selected Themes from the Motion Picture: Violin

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Excellent for fans of the movie
Wow!!! Not for beginners!!

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Contains music from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. All editions are compatible and can be played separately of together. The included CD contains a beautifully performed demonstration meticulously produced to capture the essence of the original movie soundtrack. Titles are: The Chamber of Secrets, Dobby The House Elf, Family Portrait, Fawkes The Phoenix, Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry's Wonderous World, Hedwig's Theme, Moaning Myrtle, and Numbus 2000. Violin book and CD

Customer Reviews:

Excellent for fans of the movie.......2005-05-12

I have been playing for three or four years and found most of the music, with the exception of the "Chamber of Secrets" theme, which has many accidentals, very easy to sight-read. The music is easily recognized as that from the movie in most cases - I'm not so sure how many could recognize "Moaning Myrtle" - and makes an excellent accompaniement for the soundtrack of the second Harry Potter movie. Not recommended for those who can play by ear well.

Wow!!! Not for beginners!!.......2004-01-03

I have been playing violin for quite a while and just bought this book. There is a version that comes with a cd which is very helpful. Their are note in 3rd, 4th and 5th position but they are transposed down for those who can't play them. The most recognizable themes are there (harry's wonderful world and hedwig's theme) and a few that are hard to recongnize, such as dobby's theme (this is why the cd is so good). Since their are not that many copies on amazon.com, be sure to check out your local music store. Mine had a book for every instrament and also came with paino accompaniment!!

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban (DELUXE EDITIONS)

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Great Set of Books
Worth reading, overall,
Don't you dare put it down!
simply the best...
What can I say?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban (DELUXE EDITIONS)
J.K. Rowling
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury
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Canadian boxed set edition of the first three Harry Potter titles. Same cover art as the British editions.

Customer Reviews:

Great Set of Books.......2007-08-15

I wanted to have the hard copies of these books to pass on to my kids and this is an excellent collection.

Worth reading, overall,.......2006-07-03

I read these books when I was about nine or ten. And I was totally, utterly, and completely in love.

And then I reread them now as twelve year old, and they have degraded. The plot and the characters are ultimately lovable, though it becomes a bit too repetitive in the fifth and sixth book. But I'm actually quite proud of how the characters have developed from the first one; they are 3D, dimensional, lovable, and almost believable. (though I find Draco Malfoy is just too...cliche-bad-boy-unbelievable)

It's mostly J.K. Rowling's writing style. I like fresh, appealing descriptions, not so much the "and there was a chair in the room and a small boy and another boy and..." (Okay, I just made that sentence up. But still. I find that to sorta be her style... lists and not descriptions.)

Still, if not just for the characters - I'd read it.

Don't you dare put it down!.......2005-07-24

WOW- I absolutly FELL IN LOVE with these books, and all because of how good the first one was. Some people may say that if you read the first couple of pages of a book, and it doesn't really "light your fire" then don't bother with the rest. I BEG to differ! The first chapter of Harry Potter #1 might make little sense to one, until you have read farther along into it. I know I didn't really "get it" at first, but I kept reading. So don't listen to those people who say don't bother!
Because this is one of the best series of books ever written. Right up there with "The Hobbit"- that's something big. And for those who are worried about their children learning bad lessons from Harry, about sneaking around, keeping secrets, witchcraft?!?!, ; people, just relax. Don't over anyalse it, (it's a BOOK! not some devil worshipping cult, I still can't get over how some people are so prejeduced against it and won't even read it because they think it will "corrupt their children" and think that Harry Potter will lead them down the not-so-primrosed path. Qualities of loyalty, honour, love, friendship, and good against evil are very prominent, and clear to see in these books.
I think everyone will enjoy these books entirely! They're not just children's books, they're books that everyone can read and benefit from.
If I could rate this book ( and it's series ) as 10 stars, I would!

simply the best..........2005-03-31

cant help but to give two thumbs up...it's nice to read a story about a mother's love, great friendship, story with a twist and humor and most especially with a plot and setting that definitely would take your imaginations to the highest level in one package...so hold on to your seats and be ready for the stories that this extraordinaire would leave you spellbound!!!

What can I say?.......2005-03-19

It's Harry Potter, what can I say? It's the series that got kids reading again. Everyone knows the plot. A boy wizard named Harry grew up with his cruel muggle (non-magic) aunt and uncle after his parents were killed in a car crash. At the age of 11 he's informed that he's a wizard, and that an evil wizard named Lord Voldemort murdered his parents and very nearly killed him. His aunt and uncle dissaproved of the world of magic and tried to keep everything a secret from Harry. He's taken away to live at a castle called Hogwarts, a school for young witches and wizards where he befriends the studious, proper Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasly, a poor boy who lives in the shadow of his brothers Charlie, Percy, Bill, and Fred and George. In book 1, Harry arrives at Hogwarts and finds that someone there is secretly trying to destroy him and is hiding a VERY big secret from the rest of the school.

In book 2, an unknown assailant is attacking students and everyone thinks Harry's doing it. We learn that no less than THREE characters are not what they seem. We are also introduced to Ron's younger sister Ginny, who has a crush on Harry.

In book 3, a murderous madman is on the loose and seems to be coming after Harry. But who, exactly is he? And the very LAST character you'd ever suspect of being evil reveals his true self.

In book 4, Harry is enrolled in the Triwizard Tournament, where three different magical schools select students to compete in daring, dangerous tests of school. Harry also attends the Quidditch world cup with the Weasleys and has a frightening run in with Voldemort and his servant in a graveyard. One character is tragically killed (I actually cried) at Voldemort's hand.

Book 4 is probably my favorite, along with 1, but there's really no such thing as a bad Harry Potter book. The movies are fantastic as well, and the sixth book is due out in a few months.

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