Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Reader reviewed by Swirly

This sequel to the Harry Potter series is the most exciting yet. With a faboulous plot, the unusual mix of eclectic characters, J.K. Rowling creates the literary world that millions of kids love. A trail of clues lead up to a phenomenel climax. If you burned the midnight oils to finish the first four books, refill your lamps because this book is more of the same!

Reader reviewed by Babydex17

I give this a three, because I feel that somehow it could have been better.

I'm gonna start of with Cho Chang. That girl has problems and they need to be looked at. the way she was crying about Cedric implied that they might have done something together. I kinda thought she might have been pregnant for him, because come on, only a chick who might have had or was going to have his kid would carry on like that.

And the there was Umpbridge (I think that's how you spell it). She obviously had something big against Harry to do the things she did and I think she might have had a thing for Snape.

Then there's Snape. Yea, if I was him I would hate James Potter too for what he did. Harry's kinda of stupid so his dislike for Harry is justifiable.

With Ron and Hermione, you can tell there's something going on between them, but you can't tell if she like Ron or Victor or Harry. She's confusng. And then you kind of wonder if Ron likes her at all.

Now You could tell Sirius was kinda suicidal, it wasn't that hard to figure out. And if you didn't notice it at first, when someone mentions it to you, your like "oh, yea he was". That's kinda mean that he left Remus all alone now. I'm starting to wonder if she'll kill off Remus too. I'm starting to wonder if Sirius is really dead. That veil is very suspicious, you don't really know what's behind there.

Why exactly is Voldemort afraid of Dumbledore? I think there's something going on there, but Dumbledore isn't saying anything. I kinda think Dumbledore is a bit out there.

Harry thinks that everything that goes on is about him. And if he wasn't so nosy, Sirius might still be alive. Harry has bad luck whe it comes to girls, hopefully he'll get with some new girl.

Last but not least, I think Ginny shoud get with Draco. That would just be cool. It would be a total act of defiance on oth sides.

Reader reviewed by Drizzt4423

I think this is one of the best Harry Potter
books yet. Harry,Ron,and Hermione come to
this strange house and meet members of the
Order of the Pheonix.

Reader reviewed by Liz

This book was abit of a disappointment, it makes out that its gonna lead up to something really good but the explanation of events at the end is abit disappointing. Not too great...plus theres a death :(

Reader reviewed by Krysten Weller

The fifth book in the Harry Potter series proves to be the most detailed and action packed. In this installment, Harry finds himself to be at one with Lord Voldemart's (He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named) thoughts. Harry begins having prophetic dreams, which are later revealed to be Lord Voldemart's plans.

Harry also begins dating in this novel. His longtime crush, Cho,returns his affections. However, there's only one problem, Cho happens to be the former girlfriend of Cedric, Harry's friend who was murdered by Lord Voldemort. Harry may be able to make himself invisible, but even wizards have problems understanding members of the opposite sex.

While most of the characters are returning players in the series, we are introduced to Ministry of Magic undersecretary Dolores Umbridge, the phony and dangerous teacher who takes over the trusted Dumbledore's position.

Sirus Black, Harry's godfather, returns to help the Order of the Phoenix, but he is forced to remain inside his family home since he is a wanted criminal. Sirus's support gives Harry the closest thing to a family that he has ever had.

This fifth book in the series is the most detailed. While the media reports have toted the death of a "major player" to be the big story here, the real story lies within the clues that are dropped by the author. We finally learn the truth behind Harry's scar and why it throbs when Voldemort is near. We also learn why Professor Snape despises Harry's father so much as he sees how his father treated Snape when they were teens.

The much talked about death is handled carefully and realistically as Harry questions whether or not he'll be able to see his deceased friend again since ghosts like Headless Nick frequent Hogworts school. The author lets the finality of death sink into Harry's conscious as he realizes that his friend will not be coming back.

This book is a must for Harry Potter fans. While it is the longest book in the series, it does not disappoint the reader with its roller coaster ride ending and the heartbreaking, yet touching conclusion. J.K. Rowling has remained true to her characters as she has let them grow older while still maintaining their original personalities and integrity.

Reader reviewed by Anjanie Pandey

Harry Potter by far is the best book I have ever read, no competition! And that's saying something because I read alot. Well you all know what I'n talking about, most of you have seen the movie. But you can't fully understand what I'm talking about unless you have read the books.The reason I like this Harry Potter book the best is because Harry finally takes a stand. He's tired of being misstreated, he's tired of everyone leaving him out, he's tired of always being the one people look at. Basically, he's tired of being Harry. This year, he won't let people push him around.He has alot of anger and Harry is not going to keep it botttled up inside him. He's going to let it out. But sometimes that can get him into alot of trouble; especially this year with a defense against the dark arts teacher like poisened honey. Will Harry be able to handle being Harry any longer? Read and find out! All I know is that this is the best book I have ever read!!

Reader reviewed by Caroline Walker

I think all theHarry Potter books rule. I mean you can practily feel the magic flowing through you. I think J.K. Rowling should get millions of dollars. I love the fifth Harry book. I went to a Harry Potter Party the night it came out and stood in line for a hour just to get it. My conclusion is that Harry Rules!!!!

Reader reviewed by ladywitchofthenight

This book was really good I ready all fo the Harry Potter book so far and this was the best yet and I can't wait till the next one. I like all the books though there about a little boy named Harry whose parents are killed by a evil wizard and and he has to go live withh so muggle family members who don't like him so ends up goin to school at a place called Hogwarts and in the books he meets a lot of interesting peple and has some interesting adventures while learning how to be a wizard and trying to protect himself and others from Voldemort in this one he has to go and stay at a house with a couple of his friends because he is being put on trial for doing something he was not supposed to and he starts having these weird visions and it has to do with the one who must not be named and some of the adults have a secret group because they are trying to protect Harry and figure out what is going on and there is a women who goes around the school and she is checking up on how they doe things trying to make they school how they want it and making everyhting miserable but the kids play tricks on her and everthing else. These are some great books and you should definetly read them and alos see the movies to because those are also good.

Reader reviewed by Susan/Mrs. Fleming's Class

In the 5th book of Harry Potter, Harry learns some interesting things. Meets, some interesting people, and finds out a lot about the past. Cornelius Fudge has gone mad thinking that Dumbledore is trying to over power him and sends Proffesor Umbridge to the school to teach. Before that, however, Harry faces a trial about the dementors in the Muggle World. And he meets the Order of the Pheonix, A group dedicated about the Wizard world and Issues on Voldemort. Harry finds out about Neville's parents and the phrofecy that lead to this. At the end, Dumbledore tells him about why Voldemort is after him and such. Someone very important dies and affects everyone. Who? I will not tell you. Read for yourself

Reader reviewed by Josh/Fleming

This book is very very good. Harry is getting really realistic and Ron and Hermione are great. The spells are great the beasts are great and the duels are perfect.