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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Narrator: Jim Dale
Length: 9 hours and 6 minutes
Date Read: July 2013
Genre: MG
More Information:The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.
And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor, Gilderoy Lockheart, a spirit named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girl's bathroom, and the unwanted attentions of Ron Weasley's younger sister, Ginny.
But each of these seem minor annoyances when the real trouble beings, and someone--or something--starts turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects...Harry Potter himself
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Series: Harry Potter #2
Also by this author: Harry Potter and The Sourcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and The Sourcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Also in this series: Harry Potter and The Sourcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Bought for Myself
Overall Rating: 5.00 +
Series Rating: 5.00 +
Character Rating 5.00 +
Audio Rating 5.00 +
NOTE: July 2013 marks my “Gosh I don’t know how many times I have read this book” annual Re-Read of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! I will be changing all my ratings of this series to 5 because I have come to the conclusion that if I can re-read them this many times they are worthy of a 5!
What I Loved: The friendships! G. Lockheart (just because he was fabulously stupid) and Snape (which I read every scene he is in with a different perspective than the first time). I loved when Harry got a name to being able to talk to snakes and also got a history lesson on why it was not looked at kindly.
What I Liked: The more description we get of Hogwarts and how the school is run. I could probably say this about this exact same thing about the first 4 books but I really do think it adds a lot to the story. You realize that school is very important and that the lessons are for life!
Why I gave it a 5: This book had one of my favorite silly characters in G. Lockheart. Is he good? No. Is he evil? Not really. Is he fun to read? Absolutely! I must add I thought he was brilliantly acted in the film too 
Audiobook Thoughts: I love Jim Dale’s narration but I sure would love to have Stephen Fry’s version too!
Who would I recommend it too: Honestly, anyone. This is a magical story for people of all ages.
This is one of my favorite series to read and love my annual re-reading of them. If you are one of the few that have not read the books–you really should whether your young or young at heart!
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Who doesn’t love HP? I mean honestly? I did love the way Jim Dale read these books. And I am totally with you on Snape. The first read through is truly a remarkable gift that will stay with me for LIFE. That’s how you know you’ve read a book that will change the world.
It’s sad to say, but I still haven’t read the Harry Potter series! I’m thinking for me, maybe audio is the way to go…
Love this book/audio! Btw, have you seen the new artwork? I think it’s fab (although I enjoy the old artwork as well!).
Is there anyone who doesn’t like this series? I think it appeals to everyone!
Lockheart is really funny to read. In my first reading I really thought he was pure evil, especially by the way he treated people, but now I just realize he’s another guy wanting a easy life and fame.
I agree — a book that’s worthy of a re-read is definitely a 5-star book! I think Gilderoy Lockheart was one of my favorite characters. So narcissistic, such a great con artist!!