Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Paperback)

Publisher and industry reviews

Jacket review

'I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I encountered an author who has had this effect on me. For the first time in years the book lives up to the hype perfection' Daily Express 'Extraordinarily vivid and exceptionally well-imagined' Independent on Sunday 'Rowling deserves all the plaudits that are being heaped upon her. For once, the word phenomenon is an understatement' Scotland on Sunday 'The most remarkable publishing sensation for a generation the story is told with such momentum, imagination and irrepressible humour that it can captivate both adults and children' Sunday Express

UK Kirkus review

The adventures of Harry Potter in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are guaranteed to intrigue and entertain adults and children alike, a glorious blend of school caper (a trainee wizard's spells can misfire to bizarre effect) and Narnia-like battle between the forces of good and evil. This time a prisoner on the run appears to be after Harry - but is everyone what they seem? Editor's note: According to our 10-year-old reviewer, Isabel O'Toole: Harry Potter is a 13-year-old Wizard and lives at number 4 Pivet Drive with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and his huge cousin Dudley. They all treat him as if he was a bit of filth and the only real family he has are his best friends at Hogwarts. All the fuss starts when Aunt Marge (Uncle Vernon's sister) comes to 'visit' the family. She hates Harry and will do anything to upset him, but when she says something wrong she learns to suffer the consequences. So Harry goes on the run and his adventure begins. Harry's third year at Hogwarts is a very exciting year and Harry finds out that a convicted murderer is after him. Your imagination goes wild with this book and it can run away with you, your mind will get dizzy from all the riddles and puzzles and your hands will get tired for you won't be able to put the book down. Your eyes will ache and your legs will shake and I think this book deserves ten out of ten!' (Kirkus UK)