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The Quidditch World Cup, the Dark Mark, and the Triwizard Tournament feature in this pivotal chapter, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

• Release Date: July 8, 2000
• Content Type: Book
• Description: “Lord Voldemort, the dark wizard responsible for the deaths of Harry’s parents, is growing stronger. At the Quidditch World Cup, Voldemort’s signature Dark Mark appears in the sky over the stadium, causing pandemonium. The lightning-bolt-shaped scar on Harry’s forehead is sporadically causing him agonizing pain, and he is also hearing disturbing voices. Harry realizes that all this is the result of a strong connection between himself and the Dark Lord. One that is putting him in grave danger. Back at Hogwarts, the students are getting ready for the upcoming Triwizard Tournament. Witches and wizards from two other schools are coming to Hogwarts for the year to compete in a series of grueling contests. The tournament is open only to students age 17 and above, but when someone secretly enters Harry’s name, he is forced to compete. How can a 14-year-old possibly pass tests that might be fatal to an advanced wizard? And with the threat of Lord Voldemort looming, will he be able to focus on the tournament at all? For Harry, his friends, and everyone in the Wizarding world, the stakes are about to become much higher. This fourth installment, with a heart-pounding and emotional climax, serves as a turning point in the series, for the reader and for Harry himself.” (Scholastic)
• Reviews: As the saga continues to shift toward a darker tone, fans are delighted with an ever-expanding world and dramatic twists. The book holds a 4.54 rating (out of 5) on Goodreads.
• Charts: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has sold over 65 million copies worldwide. The book was the first in the series not to feature on the New York Times Best Seller list, due to the publication creating a separate Children’s list. Many top writers and publishers had complained about the Harry Potter series’ domination of the charts the previous years. Goblet of Fire opened at #1 on the new Children’s Best Seller List.
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