New Releases by J.K. Rowling

From J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds. Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them. But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it''s just a myth... And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more. Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world''s most celebrated storytellers will captivate readers of all ages.

Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal es el primer volumen de la ya clásica serie de novelas fantásticas de la autora británica J.K. Rowling. «Con las manos temblorosas, Harry le dio la vuelta al sobre y vio un sello de lacre púrpura con un escudo de armas: un león, un águila, un tejón y una serpiente, que rodeaban una gran letra H.» Harry Potter nunca ha oído hablar de Hogwarts hasta que empiezan a caer cartas en el felpudo del número 4 de Privet Drive. Llevan la dirección escrita con tinta verde en un sobre de pergamino amarillento con un sello de lacre púrpura, y sus horripilantes tíos se apresuran a confiscarlas. Más tarde, el día que Harry cumple once años, Rubeus Hagrid, un hombre gigantesco cuyos ojos brillan como escarabajos negros, irrumpe con una noticia extraordinaria: Harry Potter es un mago, y le han concedido una plaza en el Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería. ¡Está a punto de comenzar una aventura increíble! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone is the first volume of British author J.K. Rowling’s now classic series of fantasy novels. "With trembling hands, Harry turned over the envelope and saw a purple wax seal with a coat of arms: a lion, an eagle, a badger, and a snake, all surrounding a large letter H." Harry Potter has never heard of Hogwarts before, until letters start falling at the doorstep of 4 Privet Drive. The address is written in green ink on a yellowed parchment envelope with a purple wax seal stamped on it, and his repugnant aunt and uncle rush to remove and hide them. Later, on Harry''s eleventh birthday, Rubeus Hagrid, a gigantic man whose eyes sparkle like black beetles, shows up with extraordinary news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has been awarded a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

Harry Potter y la cámara secreta, el segundo volumen de la ya clásica serie de novelas fantásticas de la autora británica J.K. Rowling. «Hay una conspiración, Harry Potter. Una conspiración para hacer que este año sucedan las cosas más terribles en el Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería.» El verano de Harry Potter ha incluido el peor cumpleaños de su vida, las funestas ad-vertencias de un elfo doméstico llamado Dobby y el rescate de casa de los Dursley pro-tagonizado por su amigo Ron Weasley al volante de un coche mágico volador. De vuelta en el Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería, donde va a empezar su segundo curso, Harry oye unos extraños susurros que resuenan por los pasillos vacíos. Y entonces empiezan los ataques y varios alumnos aparecen petrificados... Por lo visto, las siniestras predicciones de Dobby se están cumpliendo... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second volume of British author J.K. Rowling’s now classic series of fantasy novels. “There is a conspiracy, Harry Potter. A plot to make the most terrible things happen this year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.” This summer Harry has had the worst birthday of his life, dire warnings by a house elf named Dobby, and a rescue from the Dursleys'' house starring his friend Ron Weasley at the helm of a magical flying car. Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where his sophomore year is about to begin, Harry hears strange whispers echoing through the empty hallways. And then the attacks begin and several students are found turned to stone ... Apparently, Dobby''s sinister predictions are coming true.

This Hufflepuff edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Relish great Hufflepuff moments - repotting Mandrakes with Professor Sprout, Ernie Macmillan''s apology - and enjoy exciting features and illustrations that celebrate the noble character of Hufflepuff house. Perfect for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Storing Hat at Hogwarts waiting to hear : "Better be Hufflepuff !"

There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building... wherever they had murdered... When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort''s darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny... Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter eBooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new readers.

''Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'' When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it''s the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry''s tea leaves... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss... Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter eBooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new readers.

The Greek translation of the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone, in which Harry Potter, a normal eleven-year-old boy, discovers that he is a wizard. Long ago, Harry''s parents were killed in a battle with the evil Lord Voldemort. When we first meet Harry, he is living miserably with his repulsive and nonmagical (or Muggle) Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley, and their even more revolting son, Dudley. Following a bizarre but hilarious chain of events, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with an outrageous cast of characters, including super smart Hermione Granger, vile Draco Malfoy, sinister Professor Snape, and wise Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Adventures galore ensue.