Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Paperback, 2013)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – J. K. Rowling

As darkness spreads across both the wizarding and Muggle worlds, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year knowing that Lord Voldemort’s power is growing. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s beloved series, is a story of secrets, memories and preparation for the battles to come.

This year, Professor Dumbledore takes Harry under his wing in a new way. In a series of private lessons, the two journey into memories collected in the Pensieve, uncovering the story of Tom Riddle’s family, his childhood in an orphanage, his time at Hogwarts and the dark choices that transformed him into Voldemort. These glimpses into the past hold vital clues about how the Dark Lord might be defeated.

Meanwhile, Harry discovers a battered old Potions textbook filled with brilliant handwritten notes and spells, signed only by the Half-Blood Prince. The notes make Harry an unexpected star in Professor Slughorn’s class, but the identity of the Prince remains a mystery. Harry also grows suspicious of Draco Malfoy, convinced that he is involved in something sinister. Amid the danger, life at Hogwarts goes on, with Quidditch matches, jealousy, romance and plenty of humor.

The novel builds steadily toward a dramatic and devastating climax that changes everything and sets the stage for the final book.

Gripping, emotional and full of revelations, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an essential part of the series for readers of all ages, best enjoyed after reading the first five books.