These books keep getting better. Year 3 at Hogwarts is even more exciting than years one and two. If you are reading this review, hopefully you have read the first two books. If you have not yet read Harry Potter and are reluctant to do so, simply because the books are so popular, you are seriously missing out. Ms. Rowling knows what makes a child tick. She knows what kids are scared of. She knows what kids are fascinated by...magic, ghosts, monsters. She is a terrific writer. These books are remarkable for the simplicity of the prose. The adjectives and descriptions make the characters leap off the page. My son is three and I can not yet share these stories with him as he is too young. I am not at all surprised by how popular these stories are all over the world. They have a universal appeal. I will keep this short so that you can read the other thousand reviews. Enjoy. I highly recommend this book for both adults and children, provided that you have read the first two.