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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition

J. K. Rowling, Jim Kay

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition

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  • Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery

Average rating

5 out 5

28 reviews

Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first Illustrated Edition of the Harry Potter novels was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets perfectly pairs J.K. Rowling’s storytelling genius with the enchantment of Jim Kay’s illustrations, bringing the magic of Harry Potter to new readers with full-colour pictures throughout. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights – the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback.

Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate wizards and Muggles alike, as Harry and his friends, now in their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, seek out a legendary chamber and the deadly secret that lies at its heart …

Reviews

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is an incredible book, and I loved it so much! It’s the second book in the Harry Potter series, and it’s all about Harry’s second year at Hogwarts. There’s a lot of magic and excitement, and I couldn’t stop reading it! My favourite character is still Ron Weasley. He’s super funny and always makes me laugh! I love how he sticks by Harry’s side, even when things get really scary. The Weasley twins, Fred and George, are also amazing! They are always playing pranks and making jokes, which makes everything more fun. I wish I could hang out with them and have loads of fun at Hogwarts! The story is really interesting because there’s a big mystery about what is terrorising the school. Students are getting petrified, and no one knows why! It’s so suspenseful, and I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going on. I really wish Ginny never found Tom Riddle’s diary because it caused so much trouble! It’s so creepy to think about how she got controlled by it. I don’t like snakes at all! My favourite part of the book is when Ron and Harry fly the car to Hogwarts! I thought it was the coolest thing ever! Imagine zooming through the sky in a flying car—it would be so much fun! It was really funny when they crashed into the tree too. It made me laugh a lot! I'm just glad they got out safely. I would definitely recommend this book to all my friends because it’s full of magical creatures. It teaches you about bravery and friendship, and it’s just a brilliant story! Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is an awesome book that kept me guessing until the end. I can’t wait to read the next one and find out what Harry, Ron, and the Weasley twins get up to next! And I still really wish I could study at Hogwarts with all my favourite characters!

Viscount Switch Archer 03.09.2024

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second book in the Harry Potter series, and it’s super exciting! In this story, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year. At first, things seem normal, but then strange and scary things start happening at school. Before Harry even gets to Hogwarts, a house-elf named Dobby warns him not to go back because terrible things are going to happen. But Harry loves Hogwarts too much to stay away! When he gets there, students start getting petrified, and there’s a message on the wall that says, “The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware.” Harry, Ron, and Hermione work together to figure out what’s going on. My favorite characters are the Weasley twins, Fred and George! They are so funny and always making jokes. They love to play pranks and cause trouble, but in a fun way. They have a shop called Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, and I can’t wait to see what other cool tricks and gadgets they come up with! They always make me laugh, especially when they tease their little brother Ron. Even though they’re mischievous, they also really care about their family and friends. The book is full of adventure, mystery, and a little bit of danger. I loved the parts where Harry and his friends try to solve the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets. It was really exciting when Harry finds out that the monster is a Basilisk, a giant snake that can kill people with just a look! The battle in the Chamber was intense, but Harry was so brave. He even got help from Fawkes the phoenix, which was super cool! I really enjoyed this book because it kept me guessing and made me want to keep reading to find out what would happen next. The way the characters worked together to solve problems is inspiring, and it shows how important friendship is. The book also has funny moments, especially with the Weasley twins, and I liked how they brought humor into the story, even during the scary parts. I would definitely recommend Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to anyone who loves adventure, magic, and friendship. It’s a great book that you won’t want to put down, and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series! The Weasley twins are a big reason why this book is so much fun, and I hope they continue to be awesome throughout the rest of the series!

Viscountess Blossom Rollercoaster 03.09.2024

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A serious book for the most part but the battle at the end was epic, and I put it at 4.4 stars

Marshal Pablo Slingshot 29.08.2024

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I would like to say I would like to recommend it for anyone that wants to know why people are going on about Harry Potter.

Principal Sapphire Anteater 15.08.2024

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I would like to say I would like to recommend it for anyone that wants to know why people are going on about Harry Potter.

Principal Sapphire Anteater 15.08.2024

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I would like to say I would like to recommend it for anyone that wants to know why people are going on about Harry Potter.

Principal Sapphire Anteater 15.08.2024

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Because I like magic and mythical creatures

Lieutenant Augustus Partridge 18.02.2024

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I really liked Jim kay illustrations there like the actual image from the movie

Judge Bijou Starlight 20.08.2023

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wonderful wizard

Captain Rapunzel Tinkle 14.08.2023

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Absolutely amazing the weasleys really came to life in this book and acted like the main characters.

King Kipper Quarantine 30.06.2023

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I love the flying car and the quidditch

Professor Peanuts Piano-key 07.09.2022

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illustrations are amazing. It kept getting more and more dramatic, i needed my popcorn. I liked Dobby best. I recommend it to older kids who like magic and mystery

Sergeant Mars Skateboard 17.07.2022

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Very adventurous a bit sad and a bit scary

Officer Birthday-cake Submarine 13.07.2022

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I love Harry Potter and all the magic. Harry Potter is my favourite character but the Weasley brothers also make me laugh. I would definitely recommend this book as the pictures are amazing! Especially the picture of the pheonix.

Superintendent Slide Nuggets 12.07.2022

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Fantastic with the illustrations

Sergeant Zeus Eragon 09.07.2022

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Harry Potter in general is an amazing book series. I enjoy it because it is fictional and fun! In this book, I like the serious bits (in the chamber) and the less serious bits (with Dobby, Gilderoy Lockhart and Moaning Myrtle!). Readers from ages of around six will love this book!

Duchess Iggy O’Doughnut 02.07.2022

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Its my favourite book

Queen Honeycomb Gormenghast 30.08.2021

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This great story is the beginning to a child's dreams as Harry Potter discovers a hidden chamber and has to face something unimaginable.

Captain Honeycomb Pinkerton 13.08.2021

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Interesting, descriptive, lots of different pictures. Liked Hermoine best. YES!

Lady Sapphire Pinkerton 19.02.2021

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harry potter yes i would recommend it

General Pongo Quest 19.02.2021