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Aquesta és l?edició especial de Slytherin de Harry Potter i la cambra secreta, el segon volum de la sèrie de Harry Potter, que commemora el 20è aniversari de la seva primera publicació.Reviu els grans moments de Slytherin i gaudeix de fantàstics continguts i illustracions espectaculars, a càrrec de Levi Pinfold, que celebren el noble caràcter de la residència de Slytherin.Perfecte per qualsevol que s?hagi imaginat mai assegut sota el Barret que Tria al Gran Saló de Hogwarts, esperant sentir: ?Val més que sigui SLYTHERIN!

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Benvingut al Nitrèpid Buz, tranzport d?emergènzia per a bruixotz. Tan zolz ha d?enlairar la mà amb què agafa la vareta i pujar a l?autobúz, que nozaltrez el durem allà on vulgui anar.El Nitrèpid Bus irromp davant d?en Harry Potter amb una frenada ensordidora. Aquest soroll marca l?inici d?un altre curs extraordinari a Hogwarts. El fugitiu Sirius Black, assassí en massa i seguidor d?en Voldemort, persegueix en Harry Potter.A la primera classe de Futurologia, la professora Trelawney veu un presagi de mort observant el fons de la tassa d?en Harry. Però potser els demèntors que ronden pels voltants de l?escola i els seus petons que xuclen l?ànima de la gent són encara més esfereïdors...

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Va tombar el sobre amb les mans tremoloses i va veure un segell de lacre de color lila amb un escut: una gran H envoltada d?un lleó, una àguila, un teixó i una serp.En Harry Potter no en sap res, de Hogwarts, quan les cartes comencen a arribar al número quatre del carrer Privet. Sobre un pergamí groguenc, porten l?adreça escrita amb tinta verda i un segell lila, i els tiets horribles d?en Harry ràpidament les hi amaguen. Llavors, el dia que en Harry fa onze anys, un gegant amb ulls d?escarabat anomenat Rubeus Hagrid es presenta amb una notícia que li canviarà la vida: Harry Potter és un bruixot i el conviden a estudiar a l?Escola de Màgia i Bruixeria de Hogwarts.Una aventura extraordinària està a punt de començar!

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Harry Potter és orfe i viu en unes condicions infrahumanes a casa d?uns tiets despietats i del seu insuportable cosí Dudley. El Harry se sent molt trist i sol, fins que un dia rep una carta amb unes notícies sorprenents: el conviden a estudiar a Hogwarts, una escola molt especial on s?ensenyen trucs de màgia i bruixeria, encanteris i tàctiques de defensa contra les males arts, perquè ell, el Harry, no és un nen normal i corrent, és... un mag!Allà, a més de l?o fi ci de mag, el Harry aprendrà a jugar al quidditch, una mena de futbol amb escombres voladores, i coneixerà els seus amics inseparables... encara que també alguns dels seus pitjors enemics. I haurà de defensar la joia de l?escola, una pedra filosofal que, pel que sembla, n?hi ha més d?un que vol trobar.

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Celebrate all things Ravenclaw with this glorious collection of beautifully crafted House Editions in hardback. The sumptuously foiled presentation case emblazoned with the Ravenclaw eagle contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by artistic wizard and Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold. Home to the wise, Ravenclaw house has produced some of the most famous witches and wizards in history, including Luna Lovegood and Filius Flitwick. The seven lovingly designed covers are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the Ravenclaw eagle in a series of playful poses across the seven book spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive artwork print depicting house founder Rowena Ravenclaw wearing the Ravenclaw diadem makes for a highly collectable keepsake. The seven books in this collection are acco

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Celebrate all things Ravenclaw with this glorious paperback collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Ravenclaw eagle contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold. Home to the wise, Ravenclaw house has produced some of the most famous witches and wizards in history, including Luna Lovegood and Filius Flitwick. The seven lovingly designed covers are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the Ravenclaw eagle in a series of playful poses across the seven book spines complete the decoration scheme. The seven books in this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with trivia about the history and alumni

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Let the magic of J.K. Rowling’s classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions. 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 HUFFLEPUFF!’ You’ll always find a home at Hogwarts!

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J.K. Rowling's complete internationally bestselling Harry Potter series brilliantly brought to life by Stephen Fry. From Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to his final battle with arch-enemy Voldemort, this beautifully packaged CD box set contains over 100 CDs with a total running time of 124 hours 56 minutes, which will keep you enchanted through all seven spellbinding novels in the Harry Potter series, read by Stephen Fry. These new audio editions of the classic and 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.

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*Join Harry Potter as he sets out on the magical journey of a lifetime in the first book in J.K. Rowling’s multi-award-winning series. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! J.K. Rowling’s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s first adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, will whisk you away to Hogwarts, an enchanted, turreted castle filled with disappearing staircases, pearly-white ghosts and magical paintings that flit from frame to frame. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, as well as refreshed bonus material including fun facts exploring the origins of names such as Albus Dumbledore, Hedwig and other favourite characters. This is the perfect starting point for anyone who’s ready to lose themselves in the biggest children’s books of all time. SORTING - SPELLS - SECRETS Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. *Please note: The book cover and spine design you receive may vary slightly from the image shown.

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''One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times'' - Sunday Telegraph''Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes'' - Guardian''That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike'' - Daily Telegraph_______________Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world!Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The magic starts here These irresistible hardback editions are presented in a st

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When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war.Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils... Pagford is not what it first seems.And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations?A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.

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An irresistible new edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone created with ultra-talented designers MinaLima, the design magicians behind the gorgeous visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by MinaLima’s handsome colour illustrations on nearly every page, superb design, and eight exclusive interactive paper-engineered elements – including Harry’s Hogwarts letter, the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, a sumptuous feast in the Great Hall of Hogwarts and more. Designed and illustrated by the iconic house of MinaLima – best known for establishing the graphic design of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – this is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, enticing readers of all ages to discover the Harry Potter novels all over again.

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*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the third book in J.K. Rowling’s multi-award-winning series. When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it’s the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run – and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry’s tea leaves … But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking Kiss … J.K. Rowling’s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s third adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the secret passages of Hogwarts castle to the snowy lanes of Hogsmeade. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, allowing readers to learn about famous witches and wizards and find out more about the Patronus Charm. Perfect for anyone who’s ready to lose themselves in the biggest children’s books of all time. TIME-TURNING - TREACHERY - TRANSFIGURATION Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. *Please note: The book cover and spine design you receive may vary slightly from the image shown.

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Prepare to be dazzled by this new edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, designed and illustrated by MinaLima. With over 150 full-colour illustrations and eight exclusive, interactive paper-engineered elements, readers can travel via the Floo Network, encounter the Whomping Willow, reveal the spiral staircase to Dumbledore’s office and even pull Mandrakes from their pots! This spectacular edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a wonderful addition to any collector’s bookshelf and an enchanting way to introduce this beloved series to a new generation of readers.

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Després de dotze llarguíssims anys de captiveri dins la inexpugnable fortalesa d'Azkaban, un mal dia l'infame Sirius Black s'escapa de la presó. Condemnat per haver mort tretze persones mitjançant un malefici, el fugitiu està cridat a ser l'hereu de Voldemort, el Senyor de les forces del mal. Sirius desapareix per sorpresa, deixant poques pistes rere seu. Harry Potter no les té totes, ni tan sols se sent protegit entre els murs de l'escola de màgia on estudia, envoltat pels seus amics. Per si tot això fos poc, sembla que un d'ells està disposat a trair-lo...

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Hi ha una conspiració, Harry Potter. Una conspiració per fer que aquest curs passin coses horribles a l?Escola de Màgia i Bruixeria de Hogwarts.L?estiu li ha portat a en Harry Potter el pitjor aniversari possible, les advertències funestes d?un elf domèstic anomenat Dobby i el rescat d?en Ron Weasley al volant d?un cotxe volador, gràcies al qual ha pogut escapar dels Dursley. En Harry torna a l?Escola de Màgia i Bruixeria de Hogwarts per fer el segon curs. Sent unes veus horribles que ningú més no sent i llavors comencen els atacs. Alguns estudiants han sigut petrificats.Sembla que les prediccions sinistres d?en Dobby s?estan complint.

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Quan el Dobby, l?elf domèstic menut i malgirbat, apareix de sobte al carrer Privet per insistir al Harry Potter que no torni a Hogwarts, el Harry sospita que al darrere hi ha la mà del Draco Malfoy, el seu arxienemic. Gràcies al Ron Weasley, que el rescata dels terribles Dursley en un cotxe volador, en Harry passa la resta de l?estiu a El Cau. La vida amb els Weasley està tan plena de distraccions màgiques que en Harry de seguida oblida les advertències frenètiques del Dobby.Però quan torna a l?escola, un missatge sinistre que empastifa les parets d?un passadís fosc li recorda que, tal com havia predit el Dobby, estan a punt de passar coses terribles...En aquesta edició completament illustrada del segon llibre de la sèrie clàssica de J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, guanyador de la medalla Kate Greenaway, conjura el món màgic en tots els detalls enlluernadors.Un llibre perfecte tant per als fans de Harry Potter com per als nous lectors.

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Edició de text íntegre a tot color, tapa dura amb sobrecoberta, acabats de luxe (lletres daurades, cinta de lectura, guardes illustrades (pendents de pressupost)) Un disseny enlluernador que complementa a la perfecció el clàssic de J. K. Rowling

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The essential introduction to the world of Harry Potter: three magical adventures in one beautiful box set.Every great story has a great beginning. From the moment Harry Potter is deposited on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive, with a swish of Albus Dumbledore's cloak and the words Good luck, Harry', J.K. Rowling's irresistible storytelling pulls readers into an unforgettable, magical adventure. Harry Potter is a milestone in every child's reading journey and this gorgeous, collectable three-book set is the perfect introduction for new readers and young Muggles everywhere.This beautifully produced box set contains Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, with enchanting cover art by Jonny Duddle plus three gorgeous, colourful bookmarks with memorable quotes from favourite Harry Potter characters!

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Let the magic of J.K. Rowling’s classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions. 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 HUFFLEPUFF!’ You’ll always find a home at Hogwarts!

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Broliai Mr a Mrs Dursley, rhif pedwar Privet Drive The first words of J.K. Rowling’s timeless classic are familiar to readers the world over as 'Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive ...' Learners and lovers of the Welsh language will delight in Emily Huws’s sparkling Welsh language translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which perfectly captures the wit and invention of the original, now reissued with stunning new cover art from Jonny Duddle.

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Harry Potter 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, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally 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, and Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone. These adult editions with glorious jacket art by Andrew Davidson are now available in hardback for the first time.

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Harry Potter is preparing to leave the Dursleys and Privet Drive for the last time. But the future that awaits him is full of danger, not only for him, but for anyone close to him – and Harry has already lost so much. Only by destroying Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes can Harry free himself and overcome the Dark Lord’s forces of evil. In this dramatic conclusion to the Harry Potter series, Harry must leave his most loyal friends behind, and in a final perilous journey find the strength and the will to face his terrifying destiny: a deadly confrontation that is his alone to fight. These adult editions with glorious jacket art by Andrew Davidson are now available in hardback for the first time.

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Harry Potter can’t wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a Chamber of Secrets, holding unknown horrors for wizards of Muggle parentage. Then students are found as though turned to stone, and a terrible warning is discovered painted on the wall. The chief suspect – always in the wrong place – is Harry. But something much darker has yet to be unleashed. These adult editions with glorious jacket art by Andrew Davidson are now available in hardback for the first time.

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The Wizarding World journey continues The powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most of whom are unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt, his former Hogwarts student, who agrees to help once again, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second screenplay in a five-film series to be written by J.K. Rowling, author of the internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Set in 1927, a few months after the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and moving from New York to London, Paris and even back to Hogwarts, this story of mystery and magic reveals an extraordinary new chapter in the wizarding world. Illustrated with stunning line art from MinaLima with some surprising nods to the Harry Potter stories that will delight fans of both the books and films.

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