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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban review by Dark Arcanine

Winner of the 47th round of Articles of Excellence. Dark Arcanine gives Neoseeker's book section some much needed attention with his review of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. His impression is a largely positive one that recognizes the improvements made from previous books in the series but with note of certain writing flaws. Go to the review to see his full reasons.

 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban     Score: 4.4/5
 Genre: Fantasy

 Overall, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is an excellent book which unlike the other two, even has an acceptable length.
 As such, it’s a welcome addition as the best book yet in world of Harry Potter.


quote Dark Arcanine
Introduction:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third instalment in the Harry Potter book series. Having now survived Voldemort three times, Harry is developing quite the reputation. The question is will he strut his stuff with Dementors surrounding the castle and a mass-murderer called Sirius Black hunting him down? Or will he be too scared and revert back to the state he was in within the first book?

Plot:

Having a thing for danger, Harry always likes to start the year with complications. The year before he escaped his adoptive parents’ house in a flying car and proceeded to use it to get to Hogwarts. This year after blowing up his aunt, he runs away only to be confronted by a large, black dog and saved by the Knight Bus. Facing possible expulsion for the use of magic underage in the presence of Muggles, what is in store for Harry this year?

Following on from the strong focus maintained throughout Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Rowling ensures that all parts of the plot come together in their relation to the title of the book, being the prisoner of Azkaban or in other words, Sirius Black. Enticed by overhearing the Weasleys, Harry makes it his mission to try and find out the truth about the connection between himself and Sirius. Meanwhile Sirius is also trying to get close to Harry, breaking into Hogwarts multiple times and constantly watching…
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