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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

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Brief synopsis (no spoilers):
This school year is marked by two epic events: the Quidditch World Cup being hosted in England, and the Tri-Wizard Tournament being hosted at Hogwarts School. Harry is able to be a spectator for the first, but is forced to participate in the second. Voldemort is getting stronger, with the help of his servant Wormtail. And all of the people are not as they seem.

 Category:
YA fiction

 Why I chose this book:
I've read the series several times, but I've never reviewed them

 My personal opinion:
This is the first book that really starts to involve what will become the major plot for the rest of the series. It starts to involve Harry in the world outside Hogwarts, and his responsibility to stop Voldemort. I love how this book focuses on bravery in the face of impossible situations, and the importance of doing your best.

 Warnings
Language: None
Violence: Fighting, but nothing graphic
"Adult" situations: None
Death: Yes, including major character(s)

 Movie rating equivalent:
PG

 Protagonist description:
Harry is fiercely loyal, and fierce about justice

 Point of view of story:
Third, focused on Harry

 Book length:
Long

 Story flow:
Excellent

 Grammar and spelling issues:
None

 Character connection (no spoilers):
Love all of them! This is probably my favorite series of all time.

 For series:
Independent or integral:
Integral

 Series review as a whole:
Outstanding. Aspects from the very first book carry through to the end, and become significant.

 If you only have time for one, read:
Start at the beginning- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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