Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) Hardback - 2007
by Rowling, J. K
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- Title Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
- Author Rowling, J. K
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 784
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Arthur A. Levine Books, New York, New York, USA
- Publication date 2007
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0545010225I3N11
- ISBN 9780545010221 / 0545010225
- Weight 2.68 lbs (1.22 kg)
- Dimensions 9.34 x 6.41 x 2.15 in (23.72 x 16.28 x 5.46 cm)
- Age range 09 to 13 years
- Grade levels 4 - 8
- Reading level 880
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Topical: Friendship
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects England, Fantasy fiction
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007925449
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 1
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About this book
In the seventh and final installment in the Harry Potter Series, this final battle, Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a dangerous mission to defeat Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Along the way, they must uncover the secrets of the mysterious Deathly Hallows, which may hold the key to their success. The novel culminates in a final showdown between Harry and Voldemort, with the fate of the wizarding world hanging in the balance. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of friendship, as well as the nature of good and evil. Harry must confront his own mortality and the cost of victory or death in a war that has already taken so much from him.
Summary
It all comes down to this - a final faceoff between good and evil. You plan to pull out all the stops, but every time you solve one mystery, three more evolve. Do you stay the course you started, despite your lack of progress? Do you detour and follow a new lead that may not help? Do you listen to your instincts, or your friends?
Lord Voldemort is preparing for battle and so must Harry. With Ron and Hermione at his side, he’s trying to hunt down Voldemort’s Horcruxes, escape danger at every turn, and find a way to defeat evil once and for all. How does it all end? Find out in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Reader reviews for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
Review summary
Readers largely hailed the finale as an epic, emotionally charged conclusion that ties together years of clues and character arcs. Many praised its high stakes, memorable set pieces, and the revelatory depth given to figures like Snape and Neville, as well as its mix of grief, humor, and hope. Others faulted the mid-book “camping” stretch for sluggish pacing and the climax for expository convenience or shaky internal logic—especially around the Deathly Hallows and Elder Wand. Characterization drew mixed reactions, including criticism of Harry’s use of Unforgivable Curses and the handling of Ron and Hermione. The epilogue and several deaths were divisive, but the prevailing view still deems it a powerful, if occasionally uneven, finale.
Readers say this book is:
epicemotionaldarksatisfyinguneven pacingtwistynostalgiccatharticcontroversial epiloguehigh-stakesFull of action and magic. I also like how it gives a peek into future years after everything is over.
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I enjoy reading all the Harry Potter books. I'm now purchasing the UK versions.
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From the publisher
First line
HASH(0x11090830)
First edition identification
Bloomsbury Books published the First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 2007, London.
Media reviews
Citations
- ALA Best Books Young Adults, 01/01/2008, Page 1
- Booklist, 08/01/2007, Page 4
- Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2008, Page 12
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 10/01/2007, Page 109
- Christian Century, 12/11/2008, Page 26
- Entertainment Weekly, 08/03/2007, Page 72
- Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2007, Page 551
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2008, Page 0
- Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books, 12/01/2007, Page 12
- Kliatt, 09/01/2007, Page 18
- New York Times Book Review, 08/12/2007, Page 1
- Newsweek, 12/24/2007, Page 16
- NY Times Notable Bks of Year, 12/02/2007, Page 12
- People Weekly, 08/06/2007, Page 45
- Publishers Weekly, 07/30/2007, Page 83
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/05/2007, Page 37
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2007, Page 206
- Shelf Awareness, 01/01/0001, Page 0
- Time, 12/24/2007, Page 79
- Vanity Fair, 11/01/2007, Page 138
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 10/01/2007, Page 349
- Voya Best Sci-Fi/Fantsy/Horror, 04/01/2008, Page 12
