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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré

Ages 10–16

Readers rate it 4.4 (6.4K on Hardcover)

652 pages · Released Jul 1, 2005

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What's inside

High confidence

LGBTQ+ themes

What it offers

Educational value

A note for parents

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth book in the bestselling series, aimed at older middle-grade to early teen readers. It contains darker themes than earlier books, including a significant death, magical dueling, and exploration of villain backstories, but violence remains mostly non-graphic. The story emphasizes friendship, courage, and love while modeling good judgment through Harry's investigative integrity and Dumbledore's mentorship.

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From the publisher

One summer night, when Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shriveled, but he will not reveal why. Rumours and suspicion spread through the wizarding world – it feels as if even Hogwarts itself might be under threat. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Da... One summer night, when Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shriveled, but he will not reveal why. Rumours and suspicion spread through the wizarding world – it feels as if even Hogwarts itself might be under threat. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: could there be a Death Eater amongst them? He will need powerful magic and true friends as, with the help of Dumbledore, he investigates Voldemort’s darkest secrets. ([source][2]) Preceded by: [Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix][1] Followed by: [Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows][3] ---------- Contains: [Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [3/4]](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL27299760W) [Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [4/4]](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL27294904W) [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL13716955W/Harry_Potter_and_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix [2]: https://www.jkrowling.com/book/harry-potter-half-blood-prince/ [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL82586W/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows

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