Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Since Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is now a major motion picture, it’s a better time than ever to listen to this wonderful audio book. Narrated so exceptionally well by Jim Dale it’s hard not to fall in love with this series. This Harry Potter book introduces several new colorful characters including Dobby - the house elf who is forced into self-punishment, and the narcissistic, inept Professor Gilderoy Lockheart. The Chamber of Secrets begins at the Dursleys, his horrid “family.” When they try to prevent him from going back to Howarts he is rescued by Ron and his brothers in a flying car. Once rescued from the Durselys, Harry has adventure, after misadventure, including an error with his flue powder, and a crash into a Whomping Willow.

Once at Hogwarts the adventures continue. Harry Potter begins to hear voices and he’s convinced its Draco Malfoy who is behind it all. Soon terrible things start to happen including words written on a wall that proclaim, “The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware.” Harry, Hermione, and Ron try to solve this 50-year-old mystery. It’s suspenseful, creepy, dark and fun. It leaves the listener longing for the next installment.