Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

• The following is an actual book report written by Benjamin Bayless, an 11 year old who just completed this book.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was written by J.K. Rowling. This fiction book takes place in London. It has 341 pages. This story is about a boy who goes to wizard and witch school to learn how to be a wizard. In this story Harry Potter finds the entrance to the chamber of secrets and defeats the monster inside. In the end, Dobby, a house elf, who appears in other parts of the story, gives Harry Potter a reward. Harry Potter has glasses and a scar that he got from Lord Voldermort, an evil wizard who killed Harry's parents. Harry lives in the country with his Aunt and Uncle, who don't want him to go to wizard school because they don't like magic. I highly recommend this book because it is very captivating and is fun to read. Benjamin Bayless

• This book is a wonderful magical book. To Joshua Boone of VA, this is a great book for ALL ages. It might have been written for children (more like 11 year olds rather than 9 year olds) but many many many adults have truly enjoyed the magic and the great imagination this story gives you. It sure beats children reading nonsense books and keeps them out of trouble by doing something they enjoy doing. We can't wait until the movie comes out so the whole family can enjoy a great film together! 10 thumbs up! You don't always have to go to the adult section in the book stores to find a facinating story!

• J.K. Rowlings is a master. I had to remind myself to put the book down to get something to eat! As I was reading, hours passed like minutes. I now know to block off hours of time when I pick up these wonderful books. I teach in a middle school - an age where reading is uncool and seldom done when not required for school. My students are convincing one another to read this book, and Harry and friends are regular topics of conversation. I have yet to hear any negative reviews. Harry and friends have spirits that are contagious to the reader. J.K. Rowlings blessed the characters with a realness in a setting that is truly imaginative. Without hestitation, I recommend Harry Potter.

• Everyone in our family loves Harry Potter, from eight-year-old Eve to fifteen-year-old Sarah to thirty-eight-year-old Mom!We have just finished Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and have started on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Truely Magical!

• Okay, here's the scoop. I attend Church every Sunday and I have read the entire Bible. I have also read all three Harry Potter Books, and, quite honestly, there is nothing in any of them that teaches Witchcraft as a religion. Yes, Harry and his friends have magic wands and take classes in Potions and Transfiguration, but there is no subtle message in these books that Magic replaces God. These books don't teach witchcraft, but they do teach something else, something our society is sadly lacking. Morals. Besides how to turn toads into tadpoles, Harry learns the value of friendship, the importance of loyalty, the price of deceit. True, Harry does break school rules, but sometimes, you have to break the rules to do what is right. (For all you religious fanatics, think Jesus breaking the Pharisees's Laws) One more tidbit to add. You can't judge a book by its cover...or its summary. Before you judge Harry, read the first book with an open mind and heart. Then decide whether or not to let your children read this.

• Forget the hype that this is an evil book for children to read! These books are wonderful fantasty stories about good vs. evil, done in tongue and cheek...and by the way, Good Wins! My 12 year old could care less about reading and it was showing in his grades. I was able to challenge him to read a chapter in the evening. I would read it that night and we would discuss it. It became a race to see who could finish it first and get the next book! We talk in codes about the book [so the "muggles" don't understand us]. He even got his grandmother to read all the books too. His reading grades have improved and float between A's & B's! WE can't wait for the next book(s)! Get these books..HIDE THEM..so you can read them before your kids! EXCELLENT!

• I was doubtful when I started the Harry Potter books- in fact I was only going to read them because a friend begged me to do so. Much to my surprise, I was immediately hooked on the first novel, and finished all three within a week. I can honestly say that the three Harry Potter books are among the best books I've ever read. I now recommend them to everyone- children and adults alike. They're thoughtful, original, suspenseful, and humorous- everything you could ask for in an adult's novel. I'm 17 years old, and I never thought I'd be reading kids' books. But now I'm glad I did- don't miss out on these amazing books, especially the third one. The Chamber of Secrets is by far the best of the three books. Rowling explores new dimensions of Harry's world and reveals the secrets readers have been dying to know since the first book. This book leaves you hanging for the fourth novel, which is sure to also be incredible!