Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
by J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré holds a exceptional rating of 4.54 out of 5, based on 1.7M reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 652 pages.
About Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses.And yet . . .As in all wars, life goes on. The Weasley twins expand their business. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate - and lose a few eyebrows in the process. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are never straightforward, through Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.So it's the home front that takes center stage in the multilayered sixth installment of the story of Harry Potter. Here at Hogwarts, Harry will search for the full and complete story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort - and thereby find what may be his only vulnerability.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 652 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.54 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 1,678,823 |
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What genre is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince worth reading?
Based on 1.7M reader ratings, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has an average score of 4.54 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has 652 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was written by J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
The ISBN-13 for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is 9780439785970.0.
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