Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-4) [BOX SET] (Paperback)

by J. K. Rowling (Author), Mary GrandPré (Author)

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Young wizard-in-training Harry Potter has had his hands full during his first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As if studying spells and pleasing professors isn't enough, Harry has heard evil voices in the walls, rescued petrified students, fended off convicts escaped from wizards' prison, and played elaborate and grueling games of Quidditch. Between school sessions, he summers with the horrendous Dursleys, who seem to want nothing more than to crush our hero's spirit. Only time will tell how Harry will manage the certain dangers and escapades in store for him over the next few years.

The first four titles of J.K. Rowling's phenomenally popular series are now available--in paperback--in a handy boxed set, perfect for the legions of children whose big brothers and sisters have made off with their copies. These adventures are surely on the road to becoming classics; don't wait to collect them! The set includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. (Ages 9 and older)

Product Description
Fabulous Box Set Containing Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, And Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (July 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439434866
• ISBN-13: 978-0439434867
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.6 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (416 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,089 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Need to read it to be convinced, November 5, 2001

By	Megan Long (NY,NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set (Books 1-4) (Hardcover)

I blew off the entire series thinking on my own that it was just another mainstream fad. I don't know why I started reading, but now I am convinced, this is excellent material for anyone child at heart, and arent we all? Yes I am saying that this is a cheerful set for all. Actually you cant beat this, I know all these books will become Icons of reading and remain so for a long long time to come.

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59 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! It's about time we let our kids have imagination, November 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set (Books 1-4) (Hardcover)

I picked this book up, not for a child, but for myself. I am 41, and I loved it! I am all for teaching kids immagination, and so tired of hearing the people complain about what horrible things it will do to our children. Give me a break! Part of the problem now adays is that kids have been growing up too fast because people won't let them imagine, and won't let them have fun! Part of my fondest memories is that my parents made sure that I had an imagination, and encouraged it. I believed in Santa and the Easter Bunny (but I knew the religious difference - yes, it can be taught hand in hand), having my stuffed animals as friends when I felt alone, and playing pretend in general. This will be a tool to get the kids back to what they should be - kids! (PS - sorcerers and fairys have been around for a while, and I don't practice any spells! Remember Cinderella, Tinkerbell, the Sword in the Stone, and Sleeping Beauty, to name a few Disney movies?)Teach them how to imagine, and they will know the difference between real life, and play time!

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These books have it all, November 30, 2001

By	wysewomon "wysewomon" (Paonia, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set (Books 1-4) (Hardcover)

I've just fininshed reading the first 4 Harry Potter books for about the 5th time through, and they're just as magical and affecting as they have ever been. Everything is in here: suspense, adventure, mystery, humour, danger. There's even some pretty satisfying paybacks. The characters are fantastic and fantastically realistic. There are bad people who turn out to be good guys and good people who turn out to be bad guys, just like life.

I think the thing I like best about these books is the message that it's okay to be different - to be not "normal." I would very much have liked to have heard that message when I was Harry's age and in a stiff, prep school environment.

These book value real thought. Much has been made of Harry's rule breaking, but only once in the series so far does he break a rule for arbitrary personal gain. Most of the time he makes a decision that what's right is more important than what's written. And you know what? Life's like that sometimes. I think it's great that kids are getting an example of how to do what's right even when it involves breaking rules. The Potter books also show that there are consequences for rule breaking. If not getting caught and getting a detention, then a spell going wrong and someone getting turned into a cat. This shows that when you make a decision to go against the rules that things may not go as you expected and you have to take responsibility for the outcome.

Rowling's done a great job with these books! Long may she continue.