Argos Pet Insurance Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Author: J. K Rowling , J.K. Rowling Trade Paperback Usually ships in 24 hours Delivery is subject to warehouse availability. Shipping delays may occur if we receive more orders than stock. Our Price: $18.95 You could save $1.90 (10%) with our iREWARDS Program Ordering is 100% secure . Spend $39 or more at chapters.indigo.ca and your order ships free!. ( Details ) Dimensions: 640 Pages | ISBN: 155192515x Published: July 2002 | Published by Raincoast Books Our customers who bought this item also bought: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of... (2001) Book ~ J. K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2000) Book ~ J.K. Rowling Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set: Books... (2001) Book ~ J. K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2000) Book ~ J. K. Rowling Quidditch Through the Ages (2001) Book ~ J. K. Rowling chapters.indigo Review The hype surrounding the release of the fourth Harry Potter adventure was unprecedented in the world of children's literature -- can the book itself live up to it? It depends what you were expecting, and in the end, it's still just a story. But like the three that preceded it, this is a well-crafted and wonderfully imaginative story of action, adventure and intrigue -- it builds on the events of Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban and shows that Rowling is proud of the world she's created. Rightfully so. The first sign that this book is going to be somewhat different comes early -- instead of the familiar opening showing Harry trying to survive the summer at the Dursley's, the first portentous chapter shows the dark wizard Voldemort strengthening, preparing for his return to power. After that ominous beginning, the narrative returns to familiar patterns -- Harry's miserable vacation with his Muggle relatives is improved by a hilarious visit from the Weasleys and a trip to the Quidditch World Cup. The scenes at this magical sporting event are marvelously inventive -- thousands of wizards try to keep a low profile among the Muggles as they arrive en masse to camp near a bewitched stadium invisible to non-magic eyes. When Harry, Ron and Hermione finally arrive at Hogwarts, it becomes clear that the school year will run differently, too. Students from two other European wizard academies -- Durmstrang, a thinly-veiled Eastern European school filled with swarthy types, and Beauxbatons, the snooty French school whose students wear silk robes and disdain the "'eavy 'Ogwarts food" -- will be staying at the castle to participate in a long-abandoned inter-school magic competition. Rowling introduces several compelling new characters -- the Bulgarian Quidditch hero Viktor Krum, the muckraking witch journalist Rita Skeeter and of course, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Mad-Eye Moody, a scarred and paranoid veteran of the Auror's squad, the magical world's combination FBI/SWAT team. The themes and events of the book are darker, and more mature, but then Harry and the gang are 14 now. So there are crushes and jealousies, that first wonderful and horrible school dance, and further revelations from the past that both clarify and complicate the battle between good and evil. The plot is more complex, with some unthinkable twists and turns that the magical milieu makes possible and enjoyable. There are some genuine surprises, more dangerous and violent challenges and, as predicted, a death. But however fantastic the events become, the reader never ceases to care deeply what happens to Harry, Ron, Hermione and the others. That is Rowling's genius -- crafting characters so multi-layered and plausible, that, magic or no, we can believe they are real. Ages 9 and up. Reader Reviews Average Reader Review: Number of Reviews: 6 1. Harry Potter Reviewer: Alex from Calgary, Alberta (angel_1852) Date: 1/25/2003 7:10:06 PM This book is one of the best books for children and adults. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is amazing with all of it's twists and adventures. It is a wonderful sequel to the other 3 books J.K. Rowling has written. However it is very long and sometimes hard to understand, J.K. Rowling has wrote another great book! 2. EXCELLENT POTTER Reviewer: Treye Seabrook-Fields from Kanata Date: 12/7/2002 3:28:41 PM When I read this book it was excellent! As I got further it felt like I was being sucked into the book. J.K. Rowling uses all the right words and expressions in this book. The Harry Potter series is the greatest series in the world so far and will be in the future. 3. Work of a Genius Reviewer: Josianne Sherly from Calgary, Alberta (mayaprettykitty@hotmail.com) Date: 9/4/2002 1:42:40 AM This book certainly lived up to all the hype, as it was extremely entertaining. It is amazing how the author is able to create such a detailed and elborate work and yet make it seem so realistic. Children, teenagers, and adults alike will marvel at the story of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 4. Excellent! Reviewer: Sarah from Vancouver BC Date: 8/7/2002 8:43:24 PM I'm sure almost everybody already knows Harry Potter books are excellent. But to the 2% of people out there who haven't picked them up, now is the time! All four books are out in paperback now. Goblet of Fire is my 3rd favorite Harry Potter book, but still excellent. 10 stars out of 5. Harry is submitted into a contest between Hogwarts and two other wizarding schools, and faces Lord Voldemort, yet again. Recommended! 5. a good book Reviewer: lauren from whycocomagh/cape breton/nova scotia (lady_bug132@hotmail.com) Date: 6/30/2002 2:03:02 PM This book I found was a little scary expecially the movie, but only in some parts. In others, it was really funny. My favorite character was Ron Weasly. He was the funniest character in all of Hogwarts. Read all of the reviews... 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