For
most children, summer vacation is something to look forward to. But not
for our 13-year-old hero, who’s forced to spend his summers with an
aunt, uncle, and cousin who detest him. The third book in J.K. Rowling’s
Harry Potter series catapults into action when the young wizard
“accidentally” causes the Dursleys’ dreadful visitor Aunt Marge to
inflate like a monstrous balloon and drift up to the ceiling. Fearing
punishment from Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon (and from officials at
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who strictly forbid students
to cast spells in the nonmagic world of Muggles), Harry lunges out into
the darkness with his heavy trunk and his owl Hedwig.As it turns out, Harry isn’t punished at all for his errant wizardry. Instead he is mysteriously rescued from his Muggle neighborhood and whisked off in a triple-decker, violently purple bus to spend the remaining weeks of summer in a friendly inn called the Leaky Cauldron. What Harry has to face as he begins his third year at Hogwarts explains why the officials let him off easily. It seems that Sirius Black–an escaped convict from the prison of Azkaban–is on the loose. Not only that, but he’s after Harry Potter. But why? And why do the Dementors, the guards hired to protect him, chill Harry’s very heart when others are unaffected? Once again, Rowling has created a mystery that will have children and adults cheering, not to mention standing in line for her next book. Fortunately, there are four more in the works. (Ages 9 and older) –Karin Snelson –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Publishers Weekly
In this third installment in the projected seven-volume series, Sirius Black, imprisoned for killing 13 people with one curse, escapes from Azkaban. As he heads for Hogwarts, the chilling Dementors who trail him quickly descend upon the school. “Each successive volume expands upon its predecessor with dizzyingly well-planned plots and inventive surprises,” said PW in a Best Books of 2001 citation. Ages 8-up.
In this third installment in the projected seven-volume series, Sirius Black, imprisoned for killing 13 people with one curse, escapes from Azkaban. As he heads for Hogwarts, the chilling Dementors who trail him quickly descend upon the school. “Each successive volume expands upon its predecessor with dizzyingly well-planned plots and inventive surprises,” said PW in a Best Books of 2001 citation. Ages 8-up.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to the Paperback edition.
–This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From School Library Journal
Grade 4 Up-The third book in J.K. Rowling’s wildly popular Harry Potter series (Scholastic, 1999) is spiritedly brought to life in this audiobook narrated by English actor/singer Jim Dale. In this installment, Harry’s life seems to be in danger when Sirius Black, a wizard convicted of multiple murders, escapes from prison and appears to be heading towards Hogwarts to seek revenge against Harry for causing Voldemort’s downfall. Dale, who also recorded the audio versions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Jan. 2000, p. 73) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (April 2000, p. 76) gives a tour de force reading performance as he chronicles Harry’s third year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With his mastery of verbal inflection, expressive voice, and terrific accents, Dale deftly shifts from general narration to numerous character voices without disrupting the flow of the story. In fact, his tone is so warm and inviting that listeners don’t feel the tapes nearly 12 hours length; instead, they will eagerly anticipate listening to more. Adding Dale’s vocal talents to Rowling’s already well-written and engaging story makes this a quality audiobook worthy of inclusion in all audio collections.
Grade 4 Up-The third book in J.K. Rowling’s wildly popular Harry Potter series (Scholastic, 1999) is spiritedly brought to life in this audiobook narrated by English actor/singer Jim Dale. In this installment, Harry’s life seems to be in danger when Sirius Black, a wizard convicted of multiple murders, escapes from prison and appears to be heading towards Hogwarts to seek revenge against Harry for causing Voldemort’s downfall. Dale, who also recorded the audio versions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Jan. 2000, p. 73) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (April 2000, p. 76) gives a tour de force reading performance as he chronicles Harry’s third year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With his mastery of verbal inflection, expressive voice, and terrific accents, Dale deftly shifts from general narration to numerous character voices without disrupting the flow of the story. In fact, his tone is so warm and inviting that listeners don’t feel the tapes nearly 12 hours length; instead, they will eagerly anticipate listening to more. Adding Dale’s vocal talents to Rowling’s already well-written and engaging story makes this a quality audiobook worthy of inclusion in all audio collections.
Lori Craft, Downers Grove Public Library, IL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
The New York Times Book Review, Gregory Maguire
…the heartiest and best of children’s literature. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
The New York Times Book Review, Gregory Maguire
…the heartiest and best of children’s literature. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
Read by Jim Dale
Running time: 11 hrs., 48 mins. 10 CDs.
Read by Jim Dale
Running time: 11 hrs., 48 mins. 10 CDs.
For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous
prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a
single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord,
Voldemort.
Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be
headed: Harry Potter’s defeat of You-Know-Who was Black’s downfall as
well. And the Azkban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, “He’s at
Hogwarts…he’s at Hogwarts.”
Harry Potter isn’t safe, not even within the walls of his magical
school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may
well be a traitor in their midst.
Card catalog description
During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents’ deaths. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents’ deaths. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Inside Flap Copy
Read by Jim Dale
Running time: 11 hrs., 48 mins. 10 CDs.
Read by Jim Dale
Running time: 11 hrs., 48 mins. 10 CDs.
For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous
prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a
single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord,
Voldemort.
Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be
headed: Harry Potter’s defeat of You-Know-Who was Black’s downfall as
well. And the Azkban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, “He’s at
Hogwarts…he’s at Hogwarts.”
Harry Potter isn’t safe, not even within the walls of his magical
school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may
well be a traitor in their midst.
About the Author
J.K. Rowling was a struggling single mother when she wrote the beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, on scraps of paper at a local cafe. But her efforts soon paid off, as she received an unprecedented award from the Scottish Arts Council enabling her to finish the book. Since then, the debut novel has become an international phenomenon, garnering rave reviews and major awards, including the British Book Awards Chidren’s Book of the Year and the Smarties Prize. Ms. Rowling lives in Edinburgh with her daughter.
J.K. Rowling was a struggling single mother when she wrote the beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, on scraps of paper at a local cafe. But her efforts soon paid off, as she received an unprecedented award from the Scottish Arts Council enabling her to finish the book. Since then, the debut novel has become an international phenomenon, garnering rave reviews and major awards, including the British Book Awards Chidren’s Book of the Year and the Smarties Prize. Ms. Rowling lives in Edinburgh with her daughter.
Performer Bio: The New York Times hailed Jim Dale as “The Toast of
Broadway” in his title role in the musical Barnum. He has a long list of
credits on the stage and in film and was nominated for an Oscar for
writing the lyrics for Georgy Girl.
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