"Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go."

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....

Having now become classics of our time, the Harry Potter audiobooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism to listeners of all ages. With its message of hope, belonging, and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.

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11 hours and 49 minutes
Author

J.K. Rowling
Narrator

Jim Dale
Audible release date

November 20, 2015
Language

English
Publisher

Pottermore Publishing
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B017V4NTFA
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Unabridged
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Audiobook
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Listening Length	11 hours and 49 minutes
Author	J.K. Rowling
Narrator	Jim Dale
Audible.com Release Date	November 20, 2015
Publisher	Pottermore Publishing
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B017V4NTFA
Best Sellers Rank	#14 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #3 in Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy #3 in Fantasy & Magic for Children #3 in Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)

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Colorado Seasons

If you have a stressful job like me where you can't relax

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016

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I'm 46 and male who works out and thinks he's macho and I've read this book 4 times. If you have a stressful job like me where you can't relax, read the HP books. They put you in a fantasy world and JK Rowling's storytelling is so unbelievable and descriptive, she's the best. I got this series for my father after my mother passed away. They were married 69 years and he was grieving. This is not his kind of book but after reminding him how much my mother loved them, he agreed to read them and agrees it puts him in another world and helps him gain peace.

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Lee

My favorite book in the series! (SPOILER ALERT!!!)

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019

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I love all of the Harry Potter novels, but this one is by far my favorite! From the very first time I read it as a 7 year old (when the book first came out in 1999) I loved the change of pace from the other books in the series - for once, Lord Voldemort is not the main antagonist, and instead it's Sirius Black - or at least so we think! The ending contains one of the biggest plot twists in the entire series, and it's ultimately less about fighting evil and more about finding family and belonging.

This purchase was actually a replacement - as my first edition copy had been read so many times by me, my sister, and my parents, that the binding was pretty much destroyed and the pages quite stained (because obviously putting the book away during lunchtime is not an option for 7-12 year old Potterheads)

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Bookwormz and Catz

Harry Potter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020

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So this is the third HP book and.... IT IS VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD!!!!!!!!
I have read the first two plus this one so far and this one might be my favotite. Suprisingly it is NOT as intense as the first two. There is no monster type things like Fluff and the viper, and there is not really any violence either. The only scary characters in here are the demontores (who are gaurds and ghost type creatures at Azkaban and at Hogwarts-yeah....and are not THAT scary, but sometimes they do something to Harry….) And Sirus Black, (who is the 'Prisoner of Azkaban') but then -spoiler alert!- he actually turns out good in the end and it was a misunderstanding senario and is Harry's godfather!

Yup so that's about it, but I would recomend being 10 or older before reading this series, (unless your an advanced reader:) ) some of it might just be to confusing and there is alot of action and SOME violence... just something to consider.

If you LOVE this series as much as I do, then may I, Shannon Messenger, also recommend the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, (which is like my absolutely favorite series besides Harry Potter, obviously.) :) :) :)

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Fernando

This is by far the most exciting book out of the first three

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020

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This is by far the most exciting book out of the first three. As the characters mature within the HP universe, so does the ever growing sense that Harry Potter is being groomed to face Hogwarts greatest foe.

There's a sense of repetitive narrative amongst the three books as far as the character arcs and plot twists, which rely on the complex relationship between the Gryffindor gang and Slytherin camp. But I understand that's the point of the series.

Very emotive book with a pleasing conclusion. As I take a step back and review this for what it is a YA novel intended for any person at any age, this is a superb product.

I really want to continue with the series but I promised myself I would pick up on another abandoned series I started 2 years ago...A song of fire and Ice. I will likely come back to Harry Potter after the summer.

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Ryan

J.K. Rowling writes like a senile grandmother

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020

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Imagine if your elderly aunt or grandmother, in failing health and confined to a nursing home, invited you over to talk about your childhood and share with you her favorite family stories. Imagine if your wheezy, dying nana or auntie periodically lost touch with reality and began to make inane, baffling comments about children who cast spells and keep rats as pets and play a game that sounds like flying soccer. Now imagine that your granny's inane mutterings earned her the praise of her nurses, which encouraged your granny to add lots and lots of extra detail to her tales of adolescent wizardry. That's what you get with this book. J.K. Rowling's talent lies in conceptualizing and marketing the Potter universe, not writing about it. She should have hired ghostwriters after the first novel. Although she has a great work ethic and is a wonderful self-made success story, her writing is astonishingly simple, dull and directionless. I can understand how kids like these books - after all, children don't have much in the way of critical faculties. What I cannot comprehend are the adults who fawn over these padded and self-indulgent stories. Perhaps the most irritating part about the Potter series and particularly in this book is how Ron Weasley is constantly losing his temper and threatening to beat his tormentors. None of his outbursts seem convincing. My point? Even the parts of the book that are rooted in ordinary adolescent issues (Ron and his bullies) fall flat and feel contrived. Everything related to imagination and magic feels similarly implausible. I encourage other parents to find a less commercial and more inspiring series of books to read their kids.

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Chris G

Harry Potter is Life

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019

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I purchased this copy for my little brother. I love the Harry Potter books, and I wanted to pass the magic on to him. I am quite the Potterhead and buy this for any 10-100 year old that has a birthday. I have already started reading the first one to my daughter, who happens to be named after Molly Weasley. Personally, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (#4) is my favorite, but definitely start with #1 if you are just beginning. Obviously I recommend this to everyone.

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Hitesh

In my opinion, whether you're twelve or twenty two, I highly recommend them!!

Reviewed in India on October 12, 2018

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As always with Rowling's books, I loved Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! JK Rowling's words have a curious habit of coming to life, and her characters are funny, and realistic. One of the greatest things about Harry Potter, is that they improve with each book, and you can clearly glimpse the clever, intricate plot Rowling has wove, with cleverly placed foreshadowing and seemingly innocent hints.

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Djilly L.

A much darker story but a fabulous read with a little something for everyone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2019

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In this book, as Harry approaches adolescence the tone changes. And we get a more interesting, but also more complex and darker story.

Unlike the static characters in other books or series, Harry is getting older, and getting less stable emotionally. The book still appeals to both children and adults but it involves some horror creatures, Dementors and there is lot of focus on Harry’s parents' deaths.

The great thing for children is that the familiar, relatable characters are being brought to life and come across as very realistic. Harry’s friendship with Ron and Hermione takes a different direction in this instalment. Hermione is being forced to make tough choices that impact Harry but Ron in particular. With who she is in constant disagreement. But the book also has an exceptionally strong set of secondary characters like Professor Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, a great new character that hides a big hairy secret. Then there is Professor Trelawney for Divination studies. While Hagrid displays his love of all magical creatures. Professor Snape remains enigmatic so that you continue to question his true motives. Cedric Diggory and Cho Chang, who play important roles in later books of the series are introduced as well

The book has are many fun, unexpected and exciting plot points. Many elements in this story are not what they appear at first sight, take for example Sirius Black a prison escapee, who is believed to have betrayed Harry’s parents. The mystery of Lord Voldemort murder of Harry's parents is increasingly central and new details are revealed. And the climax was exhilarating and intense.

Our daughter had to be forced to put the book down. And when pushed for favourites, Prisoner of Azkaban is her favourite Harry Potter book, if not among all the books she has read.

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AHick90

Used hardback - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2020

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Original harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 1999. Used hardback copy is as discribed and although edges are yellowed, however all pages and text are clearly readable and intact and there is NO damage at all. Fantastic buy for £2.99 from seller Britbooks LTD.

Third installment of the Harry Potter Series, Harry along with friends Ron and Hermione start their third year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Who knows what will happen this year as a notoriously dark wizard has escaped from azkaban and is making his way to Hogwarts...but why? And for who?

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Lisa J

Good budget version of the amazing story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2019

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The book arrived next day good packaged (as amazon usually do).
In this review I will not be saying about the story, it is definetely amazing without doubts. I read the story years ago and now my 7 years old enjoy reading the book.
The book's quality is good, my little one give the book to her friend after she finished, and the book still was in very good condition. It is slightly boring for the little kids though as there are no any illustration ))
Thank you!

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stephen m tivey

Magic Moments

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2022

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This is the third instalment as I attempt to read this so-called modern classic. I watched the first three or four films as they came out but abandoned reading the books after reading the first one twenty years ago. I was advised to persevere with them and that by the third one I would see what it was all about. This was easily better than the first two and I have begun to warm to the characters especially Ron and Hermione. The plot was also more complex than the first two and I felt it became a page turner towards the end which I hadn’t experienced with the first two.

I will continue and expect further rewards in the final four books. There is a whole universe in here which is admirable. If I am honest compared to Lord of the Rings there is no comparison in terms of the wonder contained. I may change my mind by book 7 . However, this is a huge step up from the first two. We will see.

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