The Canon Database

Lord Voldemort has returned, while more immediate problems arrive at Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

• Release Date: June 21, 2003
• Content Type: Book
• Description: “It’s official: the evil Lord Voldemort has returned. His influence is suddenly everywhere in the Wizarding world, and his former allies, the Death Eaters, are returning to his side in droves. In response, the Order of the Phoenix, which worked to stop him during his last rise to power, has reconvened. This time, all of the adults Harry trusts have joined in. And even though Harry is at the center of many of their plans – Voldemort is intent on killing him, after all – they want so badly to protect him that they are keeping him completely out of the loop. Problems are cropping up at Hogwarts, too, where government officials are meddling in just about everything. And just because Voldemort and the Death Eaters are threatening open warfare does not mean that fifth-year students get out of their exams. Meanwhile, Harry’s powerful connection to Voldemort seems to be growing even stronger, as he realizes that he has direct access to the Dark Lord’s mind. It’s time for Harry and his friends to take drastic action, but the course they choose will have terrible unforeseen consequences. Truly dangerous times have arrived in the fifth Harry Potter novel, but it never loses the trademark fun, excitement, and wonder at the possibilities of magic.” (Scholastic)
• Reviews: Released three years after The Goblet of Fire, Rowling’s fifth installment received high marks and inclusion on top book lists for 2003. It holds an impressive 4.50 rating (out of 5) on Goodreads.
• Charts: Order of the Phoenix topped the Children’s Best Seller List in 2003, while also outselling every other adult novel that year. The book has sold more than 65 million copies to date.
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