New Releases by J.K. Rowling

"Harry Potter y la cámara secreta es 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 advertencias de un elfo doméstico llamado Dobby y el rescate de casa de los Dursley protagonizado 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.

Una maravillosa edición, ilustrada por Jim Kay, del primer volumen de la serie de Harry Potter. La vida de Harry Potter cambia para siempre el día que cumple once años, cuando el gigante de ojos negros y brillantes Rubeus Hagrid le entrega una carta y le revela noticias asombrosas: Harry Potter no es un chico normal y corriente, es un mago. Está a punto de comenzar una aventura extraordinaria... El prestigioso artista británico Jim Kay ha contribuido con su enorme talento en esta primera edición ilustrada del clásico de J.K. Rowling. Un libro maravilloso y cautivador, una obra de gran valor tanto para fans incondicionales como para nuevos lectores. J.K. Rowling ha dicho: «Las ilustraciones de Jim Kay me emocionaron profundamente. Me encanta su interpretación del mundo de Harry Potter, y para mí es un verdadero honor que haya aportado su talento a esta nueva edición.» ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The beloved first book of the Harry Potter series, now fully illustrated by award-winning artist Jim Kay. For the first time, J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Kate Greenaway-award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series, as for the dedicated fan. Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley -- a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.

Since its publication, Quidditch Through the Ages has been one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts library. Read by Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and many more, it is the essential guide to the wizarding world''s favourite game. Charting its journey from Queerditch Marsh in the eleventh century to the sophisticated sport of today, Quidditch Through the Ages will show you the moments of exhilarating triumph and crushing despair (such as supporting the Chudley Cannons) that are part of the game of Quidditch. Learn all about the history and rules of the game, from some of the 700 fouls (and which World Cup Final saw all of them committed) to the difference between a Transylvanian Tackle and a Woollongong Shimmy. The shelves of the Hogwarts Library are also home to many more fascinating books. If you have enjoyed Quidditch Through the Ages you might want to check out some of its other treasures: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Lumos Foundation is a registered charity in the UK with no. 1112575 (England/Wales). 15% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this ebook will be made available for their work across the UK and globally including helping children and young people have a better life. *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash-equivalent price less sales taxes.

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter ''H''. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry''s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! 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.

''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. 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.

A big novel about a small town... When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils...Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling''s first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.

The creator of Harry Potter discusses her family and childhood, schooldays, work, and career as a writer. Includes an overview of the first three Harry Potter books. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.