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      Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

      by J.K. Rowling
      Published
      Jul 2005
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      652
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      Harry Potter Book 6

      About This Book

      The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses.

      And yet . . .

      As in all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate – and lose a few eyebrows in the process. The Weasley twins expand their business. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are never straightforward, though Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.

      So it's the home front that takes center stage in the multilayered sixth installment of the story of Harry Potter. Here at Hogwarts, Harry will search for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort – and thereby find what may be his only vulnerability.

      Series Placement

      Book 6
      🔴 Must Read in Order
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Speculative Fiction Suspense

      Subgenres

      Action Adventure Fantasy

      Themes

      Boarding School Comedy / Humor Magic Movie/TV Adaptations

      Characters & Occupations

      Dragons Elves Witch / Warlock / Mage / Wizard Zombies

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Young Adult / Teens

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