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Aug 13 2020
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K Rowling
Illus. by Levi Pinfold. Gryffindor House Edition. Bloomsbury, 2020.
ISBN: 9781526618153.
(Age: 9+) Recommended. Collectors of the Harry Potter books
will rejoice in this latest offering featuring the courage, bravery
and determination of Gryffindor House. The book is handsomely
produced, from its bold red cover and sprayed red edges to the
gorgeous gold foils around the rising phoenix in the centre of the
cover and striking illustrations surrounding it. Inside the book,
Levi Pinfold, winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, has done an
outstanding job of portraying Godric Gryffindor, surrounded by
twining leaves, a rampant lion and slithering snake. Also, at the
front of the book is a beautiful map of Hogwarts School and an
introduction to the story. Right at the end there is a portrait of
Sirius Black and an outline of his life and achievements.
This is one in a series of highly collectable Harry Potter
books and fans will find it difficult to resist this edition.
Readers new to the series will be happy to have such a splendid
book, telling the tale of Harry finding that he has the Order of the
Phoenix at his back to fight Voldemort.
Pat Pledger
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