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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

J. K. Rowling

  • 672 pages ยท about 11 hours
  • First published 2000
  • 243 editions
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1 About this book

The fourth book in the Harry Potter franchise sees Harry returning for his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione . There is an upcoming tournament between the three major schools of magic, with one participant selected from each school by the Goblet of Fire. When Harry's name is drawn, even though he is not eligible and is a fourth player, he must compete in the dangerous contest.

  • Magic
  • Fantasy
  • Fantasy & Magic
  • Fantasy literature
  • Orphans
  • Foster homes
  • Sports
  • Juvenile audience

2 What to expect

Harry is entered in a dangerous tournament between three schools. Much longer than the earlier books, and it ends with the series' turn to darkness.

Good for readers who want: magic, a tournament, and a long read.

3 About J. K. Rowling

Born 1965

Joanne Rowling ( ROH-ling; born 31 July 1965), better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, producer and screenwriter. She is best known for writing Harry Potter, a seven-volume fantasy series about a young wizard and the best-selling book series in history, with over 600 million copies sold. She also writes Cormoran Strike, an ongoing crime fiction series, under the alias Robert Galbraith.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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