Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. This Ravenclaw House Edition of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its wit, learning & wisdom. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Ravenclaw moments & characters, including the inimitable Luna Lovegood, whose Ravenclaw intelligence & insight make her a key member of Dumbledore's Army. Each Ravenclaw House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges & intricate bronze foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of the Hall of Prophecy, twinkling with floating orbs of light. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also

Includes:: new illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, including a mysterious portrait of Ravenclaw alumna & Divination teacher Sybill Trelawney. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured & read for years to come. A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, ' Better be RAVENCLAW!'

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Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. This Slytherin House Edition of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its pride, ambition & cunning. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Slytherin moments & characters, including Harry's eventful Occlumency lessons with Severus Snape & the inauspicious arrival of Professor Dolores Umbridge.. . Each Slytherin House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges & intricate silver foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of number twelve, Grimmauld Place, the historic Black family residence. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also

Includes:: new illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, including an imposing portrait of Slytherin alumna Dolores Umbridge. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured & read for years to come. A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, ' Better be SLYTHERIN!'

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Harry is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleys' house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, & that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally being rescued by wizard bodyguards, he discovers that Dumbledore is regrouping the Order of the Phoenix
- a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort. But the Ministry of Magic is against the Order, lies are being spread by the wizards' tabloid, the Daily Prophet, & Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone.
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When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently hes the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lords curse when Harry was just a baby, & which he somehow survived. Escaping his hideous Muggle guardians for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts & enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister adventure when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous, or both. ...

When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently hes the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lords curse when Harry was just a baby, & which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt & uncle for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts & enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous
- or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin! These new editions of the classic & internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. Its time to PASS THE MAGIC ON.
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When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently hes the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lords curse when Harry was just a baby, & which he somehow survived. Escaping his hideous Muggle guardians for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts & enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister adventure when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous, or both. ...

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy. He lives with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia & cousin Dudley, who are mean to him & make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. (Dudley, however, has two bedrooms, one to sleep in & one for all his toys & games.) Then Harry starts receiving mysterious letters & his life is changed forever. He is whisked away by a beetle-eyed giant of a man & enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. The reason: Harry Potter is a wizard! ...

Mr & Mrs Dursley, o nummer fower, Privet Loan, were prood tae say that they were gey normal, thank ye awfie muckle. They were the lest fowk ye wid jalouse wid be taigled up wi onythin unco or ferlie, because they jist widnae hae onythin tae dae wi joukery packery like yon. 2017 will see an auspicious alignment of anniversaries. J. K. Rowling's world-beating debut novel Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone turns 20 this year & Itchy Coo, celebrating 15 years in the book trade, will publish a Scots version of this classic text
- Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stane. The novel has already been translated into a staggering 79 languages
- Itchy Coo's Scots translation will be language number 80. Since 2002, Itchy Coo has been wowing young readers & challenging old attitudes with bold new translations of books by Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, David Walliams, Alexander Mc Call Smith, A.A. Milne, Asterix & others
- & done it all in the wonderful Scots language which has the power to engage, excite & entertain readers of all ages. Matthew Fitt's forthcoming Scots translation of J.K. Rowling's phenomenal adventure story will break new ground & earn a place in hearts of young Scots readers & Harry Potter fans alike. Harry Potter has been at the heart of Waterstones since the first copies of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone came into our hands. We’re delighted to share these new editions of the series.“ An unassailable stand for the power of fresh innovative story-telling” – The Scotsman Visit our magical Harry Potter page.


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When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, & which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt & uncle for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts & enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister adventure when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous, or both. ...

See the world of Harry Potter as you’ve never seen it before with this glorious, fully illustrated hardback edition of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone, reimagined by award-winning illustrator Jim Kay. All of your favourite characters from Hedwig to Hermione (our favourite is Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback) have been lovingly recreated in watercolour reproductions that make Rowling’s characters spring vividly to life from every page. Life isn’t much fun for Harry Potter at number four Privet Drive. Then, on the eve of his eleventh birthday, the letters start arriving on yellowing parchment with emerald green ink. Harry’s life holds a secret, he is no ordinary boy, he is the boy who lived, the wizard whose name everyone in the magical world knows & he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. For Harry Potter, life will never be the same again. Join Harry as he faces three-headed dogs, midnight duels, dragon eggs & sinister chess pieces
- all brought to life in extraordinary detail in these new editions destined to become modern classics. This is where the magic begins! We at Waterstones have been championing Harry since the first copies of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone came into our hands in 1997 & we’re privileged to support one of our favourite illustrators in bringing the magic to a whole new generation. You can read more about Jim Kay & take a sneak peek at some of his beautiful illustrations, including his new design for Diagon Alley, on his website at www.jimkay.co.uk Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone is a triumph – a book so alive it seems to jump, explode & slither out of your hands as you read.” The Guardian
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