"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is the third novel in J.K. Rowling's acclaimed Harry Potter series. First published in the United Kingdom on July 8, 1999, by Bloomsbury, the book continues the adventures of the young wizard, Harry Potter, during his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Plot Overview
As Harry returns to Hogwarts for his third year, he learns that Sirius Black, a notorious prisoner from Azkaban, has escaped and is believed to be targeting him. The school is under tight security, with Dementors patrolling the grounds. Throughout the year, Harry uncovers secrets about his past, his connection to Sirius Black, and the truth about what happened the night his parents died. With the help of his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry confronts new challenges and uncovers hidden truths that reshape his understanding of his own history.
Key Themes
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Identity and Self-Discovery: Harry learns more about his family and his own identity, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of his place in the wizarding world.
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Justice and Injustice: The novel explores the concepts of justice, as characters are judged and punished, sometimes wrongly, highlighting the fallibility of the justice system.
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Fear and Courage: Harry and his friends confront their deepest fears, learning to face them with courage and resilience.
Memorable Quotes from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."
Translation (Sinhala): "සතුට සොයා ගත හැක, තරමක් අඳුරු කාලවලදී පවා, කෙනෙකුට ආලෝකය එළියට ගෙන එන්න මතක් කළහොත්."
Translation (Tamil): "மகிழ்ச்சி, இருண்ட நேரங்களிலும் கூட, ஒளியை ஏற்ற நினைத்தால், காணலாம்."
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
Translation (Sinhala): "මම බරපතලව දිවුරුම් දෙමි, මම කිසිදු හොඳ දෙයක් කරන්නේ නැත."
Translation (Tamil): "நான் எதிலும் நல்லது செய்யவில்லை என்று நான் உண்மையாகச் சத்தியமாகச் சொல்கிறேன்."
"Don't let the muggles get you down."
Translation (Sinhala): "මග්ල්වරුන් ඔබව පහළට ඇදීමට ඉඩ නොදෙන්න."
Translation (Tamil): "மக்கள்கள் உங்களை தாழ்த்த அனுமதிக்காதீர்கள்."
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About the Book
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Author: J.K. Rowling
ISBN: 9781471144585
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published Year: 1999
Number of Pages: 317
Binding: Paperback
Next Read
If you enjoyed this installment, consider continuing the series with "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J.K. Rowling, where Harry faces new challenges and participates in the Triwizard Tournament during his fourth year at Hogwarts.
