"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Deluxe Gift Book

Looks like this year, Harry has mysteriously mastered stewing potions. This bothers Hermione, who sets out to find an answer to his lucky find and has her own theory as to the true nature and name of “The Half-Blood Prince.” Harry also has a few emotions stewing that need a little taming; he seems to be a tad upset over Jenny's snogging another student. Things get a tad dicey as it looks like you do not know who to trust, as Harry and Dumbledore have a mission. I think one of the best points in the book is where Dumbledore shows Harry that his fate in the conflict is not because it is written, but what he chooses, similar to the line from “Julius Ceaser” by Shakespeare where Cassius says to Brutus, “Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves…” This story sometimes has the feeling that it is going astray with descriptions; however, all things tie together, and it is necessary to distract you from the core story so you will forget some details, only to be reminded of them later. This is the sixth book in a series of seven, and as with the previous books in the series, you will want to purchase the book and the Jim Dale recording. Also, if you are collecting, do not forget to get an adult version. Before reading this book, it is time to read “The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell. On the other hand, if you are visual or auditory, there is a film series and a CD version. After this, you will swear that J. K. Rowling must have read this also before writing the book. You will see the mandatory stages a hero must go through, including going through rites of passage such as caves, before obtaining adulthood. If we just stopped with this book, it would make a great TV pilot as Harry goes on with an endless quest. However, we are promised that all things should wrap up, and many do in this book by the end of the next book.