Product Description

"The world of Hogwarts is complete in every riotous, headlong detail. The richness and scale of Rowling's invention is exhilirating but the real proof of quality lies is J. K. Rowling's power to draw the reader into Hary's world and make it seem believable." - "The Guardian". ""The Harry Potter" books are that rare thing, a series of stories adored by children and adults alike". - "Daily Telegraph". Have all the "Harry Potter" books at your finger tips in this paperback box set, perfect for keeping all your Harry books together and picking out the one you feel like reading in an instant!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38002 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 4
• Binding: Paperback

Amazon.co.uk Review
This stunning four-book slipcase houses the first four titles in the Harry Potter series in paperback--Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

The perfect gift for Potter collectors, this stunning box set is also a great way to introduce anyone who has not yet been touched by the magic of the fantastical life of the most famous boy in the world. (Age 8 - adult.) --Susan Harrison

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Review
"The world of Hogwarts is complete in every riotous, headlong detail. The richness and scale of Rowling's invention is exhilirating...but the real proof of quality lies is J. K. Rowling's power to draw the reader into Hary's world and make it seem believable." The Guardian "The Harry Potter books are that rare thing, a series of stories adored by children and adults alike". Daily Telegraph

Daily Telegraph
'The Harry Potter books are that rare thing, a series of stories adored by children and adults alike'

Customer Reviews

Much Muggle Admiration
I too would like to heap praise on the literary delight that is Harry Potter. Despite being something of a late convert I am now one of the rank and file who willl extoll the virtues of this book for many moons. I spent five days reading the books for hours at a time, thoroughly enjoying the narrative style and quirky sense of humour on pratically every page. I am an avid reader, but very rarely has a writer ever catapulated me so convincingly into another world on the pages of a book. I hadn't seen the film until I read all the books and I was for once, not too disappointed with the translation onto screen. I would be hard pushed to pick a favourite installment of Mr Potter's adventures thus far, each one being distinct from another but working together well. I thank J K Rowling for bringing us a book which evoked such excitement and relish normally confined to childhood years. She has engineered a story that will grasp the oldest and most jaded of imaginations as well as bringing about a much needed renaissance to childrens' literature and the kids' accompanying interest levels. The level of committment and nurture that these stories demanded is not to be underestimated. I was amazed at the attention to detail which goes on to weave an intoxicating mystery adventure coupled with comedic nods and genuine moments of pathos. I simply cannot wait for the next tale - undoubtedly as fantastic as the ones before it.

It's not just for Kids!
I bought the first book, 'The Philosophers Stone' on a lazy sunday, just out of interest as to what all the hype was about...by the following weekend I had bought and finished the second book, and I'm not a particularly speedy reader...I was dying to find out if there was a third, which is why I'm here!

I'm 23 and haven't had as much pleasure from a book for a long time, I honestly could not put the books down.

Grown-ups, get reading!!

Brilliant reading not just for children...
Harry Potter Books 1-4. I've read them all and loved every word. I couldn't wait for the next book to come out as I was captivated not just by the story but by the fact that someone had all this stuff in her head. J K Rowling has produced such a work of art from her imagination. One can only wonder at how she managed to actually get it onto paper.

Hogwarts Castle has been conjured in my imagination and I hope the movie reveals that I haven't lost the child in me. The characters, so magnificently described, captivated me. Such places like Diagon Alley and Billy Botts where such a diverse range of critters, witches, goblins and students could all hang out together. I loved the Quidditch Championships where they all camped in tents of magnificent beauty and upon entering turned into the most exquisite homes. I loved the twists in the characters themselves so you were always guessing who the bad guy was, brilliant. And of course Harry's Aunt, Uncle and cousin sound perfectly horrid and easily imaginable. Every one has a relative they can use as a model for these characters.

Where you can conjure up a portal, travel through a chimney and a mirror needs a password there has to be an extraordinary mind at work JK Rowling has inspired me to read just for fun. Not to worry whether the books are recommended for children or not. The first two books were a gift and I took one on my trip overseas not really thinking I'd have time to read, but let me tell you I couldn't put it down, I read the whole book and wished I'd taken the second one too..... Simply put, these books are fantastic and if you don't read them then you have missed out on something truly wonderful.

KAREN FEATON, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AGED 40)