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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) (平装)
by J.K. Rowling , Mary GrandPre (Illustrator)
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Bestsellers, Award-winning books, Fiction, Fantacy, Ages 9-12, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 118.00
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¥ 98.00
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MSL rating:
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| MSL Pointer Review:
More thoughtful, missing the playfulness of earlier adventures, this artful coming-of-age story provides the perfect backdrop for Harry's adolescent angst and awakening consciousness. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
So I am obsessed with Harry Potter. I have read all of the books over and over again, and I just wait for the next one every time. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix isn't as action packed as some of the previous books but me, being such a huge fan of the series, loved every single page of it. People will go on and on about how it's too long. To these people I say keep your mouth shut. If you are going to complain about it, well then you just shouldn't have read it at all. This book really shows Harry, Ron and Hermione growing up. As for the person who thought the whole Harry and Cho thing didn't have a point! Harry is growing up, and his hormones are starting to act up. What is this person saying; Harry doesn't deserve to find someone to have a relationship with because "it is pointless". I think not. For Harry, finding someone that he actually likes and can be with makes me extremely happy because Harry has suffered so much, he deserves someone. Even though it doesn't work out, it definitely is not pointless. These books are the most amazing things in the entire world and every single one is great. There is nothing that could possibly be said that is bad about them. |
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Anna (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
In my opinion, the books get better with each one. My favorite Harry Potter books go down the list from six to one. Six being my favorite, fifth being my second favorite, and so on. Good balance between plot and action, though sometimes during the plot part you wanna smash the book down on a table out of frustration. Most of the scenes in Order HQ are downright boring. It's exciting to know that Harry, Ron and Hermione are nearing the age to learn how to Apparate and annoying that Fred and George already can. I was rooting all three times for Fred and George to go through with their joke shop, and cursing at Professor Umbridge for being so evil. We all have to admit that this is the first book where there is an actual evil character out in the open, and not in hiding. An evil person who takes control, and is allowed to, despite how much everyone hates it. They can't do anything. That kept me on the edge of my seat. |
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Erica (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
J.K. Rowling is the only author that has the ability to make me want to read a 700pg+ book in 4-5 days. Her writing is so detailed, so amazing that it makes you wonder if Hogwarts really does exist. I will be disappointed on the day that I finish her last book in the 7 books promised series. I would read every book she ever wrote. I guess you have to think though, she has already made so much money on these books, and there is no need to continue after that. The Order of the Phoenix is my favorite J.K. Rowling book as of yet. I can not wait until the movie comes out and I get to see Mrs. Umbridge and whether or not I imagined her correctly in my mind, and I'm sure I have, because she just has that ability in her writing. |
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Michael (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
I started reading the Harry Potter series just before Goblet of Fire was released. I had ignored, try as hard as I might, Potter-mania for three books. But once I picked up the first book I was hooked, to the point that I was standing in line (sixth from the front) when Order of the Phoenix was released. I devoured the book over the course of three days and I was not let down at all. The story was filled with plot twists, whispers of conspiracy, and a tragic loss that pained me because as much as I hope for the happiness of Harry Potter I know that a touch of tragedy has to balance each step forward he makes. As a book, I loved it! As a CD, I am enjoying it on another level. I commute 90 miles to work, back and forth each day (for a total of 180 every day) and looking for diversions I opted to listen to books on CD. The narration by Jim Dale is superb, as his voice rises and falls to fit characters, and accents change to highlight subtle differences of those who portrays. The story comes to life even more when heard performed by this wonderful reader (the voice may sound familiar - Mr. Dale played Doc Terminus in the movie 'Pete's Dragon'). Do yourself a favor, and if you wish to experience Potter-mania off the page, don't wait for the next movie to set these images in your mind - create your own as you listen to the words from the pages fall off of Jim Dale's tongue. You'll love it! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
This book is intended for ages nine to adult. I am a fourth grade student at AISB in Bucharest, Romania. In the beginning Harry nearly gets expelled for using magic out of school and has to have a hearing at the Ministry of Magic but Dumbledore rescues him. Harry is desperate to get back to Hogwarts to find out why his friends Ron and Hermione have been so secretive all summer. He is starting his fifth year and soon he and Ron have piles and piles of unfinished homework due to their Owls tests. Their new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Professor Umbridge is from the Ministry of Magic and does all sorts of horrible things from banning certain magazines to firing teachers. Last year Lord Voldemort came back and Harry witnessed it all. This year he keeps having visions from Voldemort's mind and tells Dumbledore about it and Dumbledore makes him take Occumencully with Snape. In Occumencully Snape tries to break into Harry's mind and Harry tries to stop him. It is not working as Harry keeps having dreams and visions. There was not a part in this book that I didn't like. How will Harry face his arch enemy? What will happen to Professor Umbridge? Read the book to find out. If you like mysteries and adventure this will be a good book for you. |
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Jim (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth sequel of the series. In the prequel, The Goblet of Fire, Harry is entered into the Triwizard Tournament. The goal of the last task is to survive the maze and reach the Cup. Somehow the cup was turned into a portal key (transports you from one place to a designate other). He ended up in a grave yard and was an unwilling participant in the reincarnation of the Dark Wizard Voldemort. In the book The order of the Phoenix, all of the adults that he has know to be like family members to him band together to stop Lord Voldemort. All of them are hidden in number twelve Grimmauld Place, an invisible house that belongs to his godfather. Harry and his friends return to their school, Hogwarts. In Hogwarts they are presented with a new teacher for their Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This teacher was assigned to them by the Ministry of Magic (wizard government). The Ministry of Magic is trying to keep people from panicking so in the press they deny the return of Lord Voldemort. This book shows how the press and media can distort the truth and what some people will do for power. It also reminds you that you should choose your battles wisely because there are some that are not worth fighting for. Some of the strong points of the book are that you can read what they are thinking and feeling and that helps you to get a better understanding of why they say or do certain things. Even though it makes the book really long, I love the way J. K. Rowling, the author, goes into detail about the characters. The only thing in the entire book that I had a little trouble with was following along when she would go into the deep background of a character. It would be a separate story and then go back and start where it left off in the basic storyline of the book. This was the only time I experienced this slight confusion because in the prequels she makes the transitions clear. Other than that, I think that this is a great book. It is able to keep your attention while introducing to new concepts. You also learn valuable life lessons that connect with your own life. I recommend this book to everyone, but especially to boys that don't like to read. This book is so action packed that you don't even realize that you’re reading. It exercises your mind because you can picture everything and it becomes like you are watching a movie. (I also recommend reading the book before you watch the movie). |
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