Cover of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Fantasy · Young adult

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Bestseller: about 77 million copies (estimate)

In his second year at Hogwarts, Harry hears a voice in the walls as students are found frozen. Rumours spread of a hidden chamber and a monster, and he and his friends try to find who is behind it.

First published
1998
Pace
fast
Length
medium
Format
Standalone

Read this if you like a school mystery with cosy humour, creepy set pieces and clues that pay off.

Skip this if you haven't read the first book, since it leans on that setup.

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Content warnings

  • Prejudice

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