Author:  J. K. Rowling

Genre:  Fantasy

Ratings

Enjoyability/Awesomeness:  9

• Action:  9
• Suspense:  8
• Boredom:  1
• Romance:  4
• Magic:  10
• Thrills:  7

Recommended Age Range:  11+

• Violence/Fear:  3
• Mature Content:  2
• Language:  1
• Alcohol/Drugs:  2
• Advertising:  1
• Positive Messages:  9
• Role Models:  10

Overview

Harry Potter is home in Little Winging before the school year when he and Dudley are attacked by Dementors, the guardians of the wizard prison Azkaban.  He is then summoned to the Ministry of Magic and is very nearly kicked out of Hogwarts.  With the help of Dumbledore, he is able to return for his fifth year to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  There, he meets Dolores Jane Umbridge, the new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, who was also one of the people who wanted him expelled at the Ministry.  She refuses to teach the students how to defend themselves.  The Ministry defies Harry and Dumbledore that Voldemort, the most evil sorcerer in history, has risen again.  This leaves the wizarding world vulnerable to the shadows creeping in…