Publisher's Synopsis

This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled cloth slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, is a perfect addition to any Harry Potter fan's collection.

The second book in the global phenomenon series that changed the world of books forever

'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'


Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!

Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone … Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.

This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, will delight readers as they follow Harry and his friends through their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Book information

ISBN: 9781408869123
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 5645
Number of pages: 359
Weight: 794g
Height: 229mm
Width: 146mm
Spine width: 35mm