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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling (2000, Hardcover)
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Author: J. K. Rowling
Publisher: Arthur a Levine
Publication Date: 2000-08-01
Series: Harry Potter Series
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0439139597
ISBN-13: 9780439139595
Product ID: EPID1824903
Description: Dangerous competitions, subterfuge, and the Dark Mark mingle in this fourth explosive installment of the internationally adored Harry Potter series. The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is hosting the first Triwizard Tournament...
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Poor Harry - never a dull moment in his life!
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15 of 17 people found this review helpful.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth installment in the popular book series. And what a surprise to see how large it is, compared to the first 3 books! They averaged 300 pages and this one tops in at over 600!
Harry and his friends are beginning their 4th year of magical instruction at Hogwarts school. Although the school year starts with an ominous sign (a terrorist attack by Death Eaters at a huge international sporting event), Harry is sure that this year will be a good one for him. He is starting this year on a "high note"...after discovering who ther real snitch was who "ratted" on his parents to Lord Voldemort (which led to their deaths), and saving his godfather from being wrongfully re-imprisoned. Even school seems really neat this year, as they have a new Professor who is teaching them some amazing stuff in Harry's favorite class (Defence Against the Dark Arts).
But alas for poor Harry, a happy and carefree school year is not in the cards. Under very unusual circumstances, his name is drawn to compete in a magical tournament...one that he is underage, underskilled and underprepared to compete in. Everyone is mad at Harry for "cheating" to get his name in the competition...even his best friend Ron. Like in his second year, (when many Hogwarts students feared harry was the Heir of Slytherin) Harry faces months of being shunned, rejected, friendless and alone. Luckily things pick up for Harry when he starts winning in the competitions and at least most people are not mad at him anymore...but he has other problems...such as the very awkward position of having to ask the girl he has a crush on, to the school dance.
Even though Harry is in the middle of a literally life-and-death competition, the book still takes time-out from the action to include humor, and bits of teenage experiences to be thrown in for greater realism and empathy. We may not be able to relate to the experience of dragon-battling, but we all know the sting of rejection from a teenage crush, or worries about not being able to dance.
I found this book to be easy reading, and generally, not "scary" until the end...when Voldemort returns. The end of this book marks the 'end of innocence' in Harry's world...the war that was brewing has begun and the series takes a darker turn from here as the main characters find themselves growing up in a ever more dangerous world.
Please do yourselves a favor and read this series from the beginning, and also be sure to READ the book, not just see the movie. The movies are fine, but the books are spectacular.
Harry and his friends are beginning their 4th year of magical instruction at Hogwarts school. Although the school year starts with an ominous sign (a terrorist attack by Death Eaters at a huge international sporting event), Harry is sure that this year will be a good one for him. He is starting this year on a "high note"...after discovering who ther real snitch was who "ratted" on his parents to Lord Voldemort (which led to their deaths), and saving his godfather from being wrongfully re-imprisoned. Even school seems really neat this year, as they have a new Professor who is teaching them some amazing stuff in Harry's favorite class (Defence Against the Dark Arts).
But alas for poor Harry, a happy and carefree school year is not in the cards. Under very unusual circumstances, his name is drawn to compete in a magical tournament...one that he is underage, underskilled and underprepared to compete in. Everyone is mad at Harry for "cheating" to get his name in the competition...even his best friend Ron. Like in his second year, (when many Hogwarts students feared harry was the Heir of Slytherin) Harry faces months of being shunned, rejected, friendless and alone. Luckily things pick up for Harry when he starts winning in the competitions and at least most people are not mad at him anymore...but he has other problems...such as the very awkward position of having to ask the girl he has a crush on, to the school dance.
Even though Harry is in the middle of a literally life-and-death competition, the book still takes time-out from the action to include humor, and bits of teenage experiences to be thrown in for greater realism and empathy. We may not be able to relate to the experience of dragon-battling, but we all know the sting of rejection from a teenage crush, or worries about not being able to dance.
I found this book to be easy reading, and generally, not "scary" until the end...when Voldemort returns. The end of this book marks the 'end of innocence' in Harry's world...the war that was brewing has begun and the series takes a darker turn from here as the main characters find themselves growing up in a ever more dangerous world.
Please do yourselves a favor and read this series from the beginning, and also be sure to READ the book, not just see the movie. The movies are fine, but the books are spectacular.
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The War has Begun3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the 4th book in the Harry Potter Series. It was written by JK Rowling and released in Canada in 2000.
This book starts off on a happy note as Harry and the Weasley's head off to the Quidditch World Cup. They have a grand time there marking the major high point of the book. At the end of the championship game you get a glimpse of Voldemort's old power as his Death Eater's are introduced and they attack the camp.
The 4th year at Hogwart's is highlighted by the Tri-Wizard tournament. Two other school's of wizards are sent to Hogwarts to participate in this great tournament.
Harry end's up in this tournament and he has a miserable time because people think he cheated to end up in it.
The book is full of the danger's of the tournament and the tension between the contestants, Harry, and the school who think's he cheated. The ending of the tournament also has a death occuring!
The real pay off is at the end of the book when Harry Potter has to confront a Reborn Lord Voldemort! It is a very tense and exciting scene!
A great book.
5/5
Latsyrhc
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This book starts off on a happy note as Harry and the Weasley's head off to the Quidditch World Cup. They have a grand time there marking the major high point of the book. At the end of the championship game you get a glimpse of Voldemort's old power as his Death Eater's are introduced and they attack the camp.
The 4th year at Hogwart's is highlighted by the Tri-Wizard tournament. Two other school's of wizards are sent to Hogwarts to participate in this great tournament.
Harry end's up in this tournament and he has a miserable time because people think he cheated to end up in it.
The book is full of the danger's of the tournament and the tension between the contestants, Harry, and the school who think's he cheated. The ending of the tournament also has a death occuring!
The real pay off is at the end of the book when Harry Potter has to confront a Reborn Lord Voldemort! It is a very tense and exciting scene!
A great book.
5/5
Latsyrhc
Tamarack Collectibles
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) 3 of 13 people found this review helpful.
I bought this book, but I still didn't receive the book. I tried to contact with seller, but they didn't give me any answer! So I'm very angry!
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
) 2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I found "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" to be just as exciting and entertaining as the previous books, if not more so. Rowlings is a great storyteller, and all her familiar trademarks are here: the colorful and eccentric characters, the humor, the playful use of words, the masterful cultivation of suspense. The book is over seven hundred pages long, but at the end you'll be wishing it were longer. There isn't a slow spot in it.
The story is, however, different in some ways from the previous ones. It's a lot darker and scarier, for one thing. Voldemort and his supporters play a prominent role in it, and their malice forms a palpable undercurrent in the plot from chapter one on. By the end of the story, you get to see just HOW evil Voldemort and his minions actually are. And let me tell you, they're pretty evil.
The other big difference is that Harry, Ron, Hermione and their friends are starting to grow up. The boys and girls have begun to notice each other now, and all the familiar problems of adolescence--jealousy, insecurity, fear of rejection, desire to fit in--or stand out--are starting to descend on them. I enjoy seeing the characters evolve in this way, but those who would rather they stay eternal 11-year-olds may be disappointed.
The story is not as self-contained as those in the previous books. Many plot lines are left open at the end, presumably to be resolved in books #5, 6, and 7. If you think you had a hard time waiting for "Goblet of Fire" to come out, wait till you finish it and are left thinking about the next one!
All in all, I highly recommend this book. If you're already a Harry Potter fan you won't be disappointed, and if you're not, reading it might very well make you one.
The story is, however, different in some ways from the previous ones. It's a lot darker and scarier, for one thing. Voldemort and his supporters play a prominent role in it, and their malice forms a palpable undercurrent in the plot from chapter one on. By the end of the story, you get to see just HOW evil Voldemort and his minions actually are. And let me tell you, they're pretty evil.
The other big difference is that Harry, Ron, Hermione and their friends are starting to grow up. The boys and girls have begun to notice each other now, and all the familiar problems of adolescence--jealousy, insecurity, fear of rejection, desire to fit in--or stand out--are starting to descend on them. I enjoy seeing the characters evolve in this way, but those who would rather they stay eternal 11-year-olds may be disappointed.
The story is not as self-contained as those in the previous books. Many plot lines are left open at the end, presumably to be resolved in books #5, 6, and 7. If you think you had a hard time waiting for "Goblet of Fire" to come out, wait till you finish it and are left thinking about the next one!
All in all, I highly recommend this book. If you're already a Harry Potter fan you won't be disappointed, and if you're not, reading it might very well make you one.
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A Favorite for Many Harry Fans (myself included)Review created: 10/19/05
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Warning: Spoilers aplenty
This book was definitely worth the read in that now you could see Harry really begin to grow. This means of course that growing pains are next... In this book Harry loses a close friend and learns what it means to keep promises. He learns that appearances can be deceiving and that he has courage inside of him. I really liked to read how the boy Harry was beginging to grow. This book also marks the begining of the darker times in Harry's world. Voldermort comes back full force and a death of a student occurs as the result. If you have really young kids you might want to read this with them. Lot's of action and character developement in this book.
This book was definitely worth the read in that now you could see Harry really begin to grow. This means of course that growing pains are next... In this book Harry loses a close friend and learns what it means to keep promises. He learns that appearances can be deceiving and that he has courage inside of him. I really liked to read how the boy Harry was beginging to grow. This book also marks the begining of the darker times in Harry's world. Voldermort comes back full force and a death of a student occurs as the result. If you have really young kids you might want to read this with them. Lot's of action and character developement in this book.
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HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIREReview created: 06/01/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I'M A TEACHER AND I ORDERED IT TO READ TO MY STUDENTS. I'VE ENJOYED THE OTHER HARRY POTTER BOOKS AND HAVE COLLECTED THEM ALL. THERE'S NOTHING TO DISLIKE IN THIS BOOK. LOTS OF EXCITEMENT AND FUN. MAKES YOU WANT TO BE A STUDENT AT HOGSWARTS INSTEAD OF A MUGGLE.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
12 year old loves every minute...compares the book with the movie...and everything the movie got wrong or left out....The binding came unglued, so may not buy excellent used ever again.
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What Can I Say? Awesome Book!Review created: 03/19/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I've never read a bad Harry Potter book, and every one is better than the last. This was no exception. Harry truly grows up in this book, and the story just keeps getting more interesting and deepening as we go on.
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awesomeReview created: 03/09/07
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) 1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I can't wait for the seventh book. I love the series. I bought this because I wanted to complete the hard back collections that I had already bought.
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Harry Wins a Tournament and Sees Voldemort Rise AgainReview created: 10/08/06(updated 10/08/06)
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I loved this Harry Potter book. I have all of the books and all of the movies. J.K. Rowling has managed to keep me interested so that I want the next book/movie before it hits the stores.
In this book Harry enters the Triwizard tournament though not through his own doings. This tournament pits Harry again another Hogwart's classmate as well as two others from rival Wizarding Academies. The storyline is good and keeps you on your toes. The ending is sad but real.
A good read that is worth the money.
In this book Harry enters the Triwizard tournament though not through his own doings. This tournament pits Harry again another Hogwart's classmate as well as two others from rival Wizarding Academies. The storyline is good and keeps you on your toes. The ending is sad but real.
A good read that is worth the money.
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WHAT A GREAT BOOK!!!!Review created: 09/19/06
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This is the fourth installment of the 7 book series by J.K Rowling. And let me say, this is a good one! Harry is sensing Voldemort more and more, Sirius sends Harry letters, and the Tri-Wizard cup with Harry as champion #4! The thing is, only three champions are allowed and there was a age restriction of 17 years. What will happen to Harry this time?
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Harry Potter novels are great.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Harry Potter novels are great reading material for children. I have heard many people that are leary about the 'witchcraft' portion, but there is no serious witchcraft in any of the novels. It is pure fantasy that is good for a child's imagination. Really, what is more fun than playing a ball game on a broomstick? Any book that can hold a 5th grader's attention through 700 pages must have some special qualities. Highly reccommend.
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THE GOBLET FULFILLS EXPECTATIONSReview created: 03/22/06
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, 4th in the ever more popular series by author J. K. Rowling, had me turning pages far into the night. Harry and his friends have adventure aplenty but more important, they continue to learn and grow from their experiences at Hogwarts. The Tri-Wizard Cup challenges Harry in ways he could never have expected. Wonderful lessons on bravery, how to handle competition in a positive way, friendship and love continue in this great fantasy novel. A definite RECOMMENDED READ for anyone 13 and up!
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Harry Potter Goblet of FireReview created: 11/20/09
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Thanks so much....love the book, just what I needed for a Christmas gift. The book was packaged well and was shipped to me promptly. I am very pleased.
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dragonsReview created: 11/04/09
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i like how harry battles a dragon and then battles mermaids in the lake to rescue his friend. then he battles voldemort in the end.
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Harry PotterThe book was in good condition and the manner that I received the book was fast and accurate. I was very pleased with this seller and their item.
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Great HarryThe book I received is exactly what I ordered, shipping was convenient and timely as well! I love when people care for their books!
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fast shipping!fast shipping!I liked that the shipping was free. Ended up being a great deal!I would buy again and again from seller.
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Harry potter book
) This is the last book i needed to complete the hardback set.I am a very big harry potter fan.I also have all of the movies that are out too.
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Harry Potter always will amaze meObviously, this book is absolutely amazing. It is probably my most favorite of the Harry Potters. It is a giant book, but you can never put it down. A must read!
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Fabulous deal for two Harry Potter books!I'm currently reading all the Harry Potter books and didn't have this particular one. I purchased this item, because I was receiving two copies of the book, one for me and one for me to either resell or give to someone else, for one low price. I love the Harry Potter books and like comparing them to the movies that represent them. Trying to catch up to the movies right now, and I'm only one book behind.
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amazing bookReview created: 07/22/09
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this book is aazing and is a great addition to the harry potter series i love all the books and this is one of the best
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Awesome Book!!!!This is the 4th installment in the amazing Harry Potter series and it is one of the most exciting books. It breaks apart from the first 3 and is more intense and action packed since it revolves around the tri-wizard tournament. This book is a good transition from a more soft and gentle storyline in the first 3 books, to the edgier and darker storylines of the upcoming books. It's awesome!!!!!
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireReview created: 06/28/09
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I purchased this book to finish off my Harry Potter collection in hardcover. I really liked the entire series. Would recommend to both beginner and advanced readers. My daughter is 9 and is able to read and understand the books. The movies are close to the books.
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Great book to read for adventure!I bought this book to add to my collection of hardcover Harry Potter books. I love the adventurous events in the book and the great cover illustrations!
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