Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince — J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an adventure fantasy novel by British author Joanne Rowling, the sixth and penultimate in the Harry Potter series. In 2009, the novel of the same name was adapted for the screen by director David Yates.

Now not only the wizarding world, but also the Muggle world feels the ever-increasing power of Voldemort, and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that there is some danger lurking in the castle itself, but Dumbledore is more focused on preparing him for the final battle, which he knows is just around the corner. Together they try to unravel the secret of Voldemort’s immortality, and for this purpose Dumbledore invites his old friend and colleague, Professor Horace Slughorn, who loves throwing parties for the elite and is proud of his extensive connections in high circles, to be the Potions teacher. But this bon vivant has no idea that Dumbledore hopes to get the most important information about the Horcruxes from him.

Meanwhile, the students are attacked by a variety of enemies, and teenage emotions are running high. Harry begins to understand that he is becoming increasingly partial to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has gotten it into her head that Ron is the one she is waiting for, but she has not taken into account the magical effect of Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And finally, Hermione is burning with jealousy, but tries not to show her feelings. While romantic relationships are blossoming, only one student remains on the sidelines. He is determined to leave his mark, the dark mark. Love is in the air, but trouble lies ahead, and Hogwarts may never be the same.

When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort’s darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny.These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It’s time to PASS THE MAGIC ON.