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Summary Of The Book
On the eve of his thirteenth birthday, Harry learns that the escaped criminal Sirius Black is after him. The news of the escape of Black from Azkaban, the wizard prison, creates a scare in Hogwarts, the school of witchcraft and wizardry. Also, on his way to school, Harry had seen a huge scary black dog, which is considered inauspicious in the world of magic. Professor Trelawney, the Professor of Divination, interprets the sighting of the dog as a prediction of Harry’s imminent death.
As the prisoner Black makes attacks aimed at Harry, his friends learn some secrets about the black dog. There are more twists and turns to the story, as Harry and his friends learn more about Black and are embroiled in yet another adventure at Hogwarts.
J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series of novels are popular among the new generation and have been read by millions. Though her stories are full of fantasy, magic, and imaginary creatures, her main character Harry is portrayed as a simple student who has friends and enemies alike. The book has received glowing reviews from leading critics, newspapers, and magazines.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has won many awards. Some of them are, the 1999 Whitbread Book of the Year for children`s books, the 1999 Bram Stoker Award for Best Story for the Young, and the 2000 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. It was also awarded the Nestle Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal for children aged 9 to11. Many Harry Potter books have been made into movies. ISBN - 9781408810569
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Pages : 320
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