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Book Review By Joan
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

The story revolves around young Harry, now in his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Magic under the tutelage of Professor Dumbledore. There is more action and suspense in this one.

Harry visits his friend, Ron, at the Burrow along with Hermione. From there Mr. Weasley takes his children and Hermione and Harry to the very exciting World Quidditch Cup.

Then at school, the students find out that the Triwizards Tournament is to be held there and the winner will win 1000 galleons. Harry, being underage, cannnot enter but at the the time of picking the champions his name is picked and he must enter the tournament.

The tournament consists of three very difficult tests of skill, magic and intelligence.

And not to forget Voldemort, he returns with a vengeance here and he and Harry do duel for a bit. As usual, with Wormtail fearfully at his side. Harry, as usual defends himself well and his instincts help him battle any adversity.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - a powerful magician
Descript. of chases or violence - 20 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen
If magical mental powers: - can cast many different spells

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - long-lived adults
Profession/status:
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - mind control
Eccentric: Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Genius (really!)

Setting
Earth setting: - 20th century
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - very explicit references to deaths and torture
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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