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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, which follows Harry as he tries to learn as much as possible about Lord Voldemort’s powers and weaknesses while still keeping up with his schoolwork, dealing with teenage drama and trying to keep an eye on his rival Draco Malfoy, who has been behaving oddly ever since their return to Hogwarts… Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowling’s bestselling seven-book series, which has inspired films, video games, board games and even a theme park. Rowling is now a household name around the world, and her other books include The Casual Vacancy (2012) and The Cuckoo’s Calling (2013), which was published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, which follows Harry as he tries to learn as much as possible about Lord Voldemort’s powers and weaknesses while still keeping up with his schoolwork, dealing with teenage drama and trying to keep an eye on his rival Draco Malfoy, who has been behaving oddly ever since their return to Hogwarts… Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowling’s bestselling seven-book series, which has inspired films, video games, board games and even a theme park. Rowling is now a household name around the world, and her other books include The Casual Vacancy (2012) and The Cuckoo’s Calling (2013), which was published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Find out everything you need to know about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
ENGLISH WRITER
Born in Yate (England) in 1965.
Notable works:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997), novel
The Casual Vacancy (2012), novel
The Cuckoo’s Calling (2013), novel
J.K. Rowling famously came up with the idea for the Harry Potter series on a train from Manchester to London, though the first book in the series was not published until several years later. The first novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, achieved unprecedented success, and Rowling was catapulted to fame. The immense popularity of Harry Potter only grew with the publication of the later books in the series, and Rowling is now one of the most well-known and influential children’s authors in the world.
Following the publication of the final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Rowling took a break from publishing until 2012, when her first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, was released. She has since published four crime novels in her Cormoran Strike series, which is published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, as well as a play which follows on from the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
THE SIXTH INSTALMENT IN THE HARRY POTTER SERIES
Genre: novel
Reference edition: Rowling, J.K. (2015) Harry Potter
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