Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third installment in J.K. Rowling’s internationally acclaimed Harry Potter series. With more mystery, darker secrets, and thrilling twists, this book adds depth and maturity to the magical world readers have come to love. If you enjoyed the first two books, get ready for an even more suspenseful and emotional journey.
About Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In this exciting chapter of the saga, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his third year, only to learn that a dangerous fugitive, Sirius Black, has escaped from the wizard prison Azkaban. Rumored to be one of Lord Voldemort’s most loyal followers, Black is believed to be after Harry—and his arrival sets the entire magical world on edge.
Alongside his close friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry uncovers shocking truths about his past, his family, and the mysterious link between himself and the escaped prisoner. This book introduces new magical elements like Dementors, time travel, and the Marauder’s Map, adding fresh excitement to the series.
First published in the UK on July 8, 1999 (Bloomsbury) and later in the US on September 8, 1999 (Scholastic), the novel was a huge commercial and critical success. It sold 68,000 copies in just two days in the UK and won several awards, including the Whitbread Children’s Book Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Its 2004 film adaptation grossed over $796 million worldwide.
Book Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban |
| Author | J.K. Rowling |
| Format | |
| Genre | Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Pages | 435 |
| File Size | 2.5 MB |
| Original Published | 8 July 1999 (UK), 8 September 1999 (USA) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| ISBN | 0-7475-4215-5 |
| Get it on Amazon | Buy Now on Amazon |
| Listen on Audible | Start Listening on Audible |