An ALA Notable Book, 1999
Los Angeles Times Best Book, 1999
Booklist Editor's Choice
FCBG Children's Book Award, 1999
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Whitbread Children's Book of the Year, 1999
Nestle Smarties Book Prize, 1999
Bram Stoker Award; "Work for Young Readers"
Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award

"Once again, Rowling has created a mystery that will have children and adults cheering, not to mention standing in line for her next book. Fortunately, there are four more in the works." - Amazon.com

"Isn't it reassuring that some things just get better and better? Harry is back and in fine form. The pace is nonstop, with thrilling games of Quidditch, terrifying Omens of Death, some skillful time travel, and lots of slimy Slytherins sneaking about causing trouble. This is a fabulously entertaining read that will have Harry Potter fans cheering for more." - School Library Journal

"The heartiest and best of children's literature." - The New York Times

"Rowling proves that she has plenty of tricks left up her sleeve in this third Harry Potter adventure. The beauty here lies in the genius of Rowling's plotting. Seemingly minor details established in books one and two unfold to take on unforeseen significance, and the finale, while not airtight in its internal logic, is utterly thrilling. The Potter spell is holding strong." - Publishers Weekly

"One of Rowling's greatest strengths is her ability to stack mystery upon mystery in a way that keeps the pages turning without frustrating the reader. Her clues are always fair and bountiful, but it's easy to lose track of them in the midst of all the high suspense, spell-casting action, and unexpected plot twists. That's okay, because Rowling ties it all neatly together at the end in a way that will leave readers snapping their fingers and muttering, 'Oh yeah. Forgot about that one. How clever!'" - Barnes & Noble

"This book keeps readers on the edge of their seats and makes them yearn for the next installment in the Harry Potter saga." - Children's Literature - Rebecca Joseph

"This book is as daring and thrilling as any fantasy can be. This third book flies by with breath-taking adventures and in-depth character development that helps us understand the complex cast with greater appreciation. I'm panting for Book Four." - Children's Literature - Jan Lieberman

"Rowling is surprisingly inventive in her small details and startling in her plot twists. And what is particularly pleasing is that Harry grows in this novel, as the thematic concerns of the series grow in complexity. Rowling is still wonderfully adept at creating engaging characters and a narrative line that pushes forward at a remarkable pace." - Alan Review

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