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Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

By Publishers Weekly
Readers are in for a delightful romp with this award-winning debut from a British author who dances in the footsteps of P.L. Travers and Roald Dahl. As the story opens, mysterious goings-on ruffle the self-satisfied suburban world of the Dursleys, culminating in a trio of strangers depositing the Dursleys' infant nephew Harry in a basket on their doorstep. After 11 years of disregard and neglect at the hands of his aunt, uncle and their swinish son Dudley, Harry suddenly receives a visit from a giant named Hagrid, who informs Harry that his mother and father were a witch and a wizard, and that he is to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry himself. Most surprising of all, Harry is a legend in the witch world for having survived an attack by the evil sorcerer Voldemort, who killed his parents and left Harry with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. And so the fun begins, with Harry going off to boarding school like a typical English kid only his supplies include a message-carrying owl and a magic wand. There is enchantment, suspense and danger galore (as well as enough creepy creatures to satisfy the most bogeymen-loving readers, and even a magical game of soccerlike Quidditch to entertain sports fans) as Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione plumb the secrets of the forbidden third floor at Hogwarts to battle evil and unravel the mystery behind Harry's scar. Rowling leaves the door wide open for a sequel; bedazzled readers will surely clamor for one. Ages 8-12. (Sept.)

When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogswart School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been unleashed on the school.

During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.

By Bookpage.com-Elizabeth Weintz
"J. K. Rowling's third masterpiece, HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, is just as exciting and action-packed as the first two."

This is the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chang, his crush (and maybe do more than dream). He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal--even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.

Personnel includes: Britney Spears (vocals); Paul Umbach (acoustic & electric guitars, keyboards, background vocals); Larry "Rock" Campbell (guitar, bass, programming); Esborn Ohrwall, Johan Carlberg, Michael Thompson, Terry Mettam (guitar); Gloria Agostini (harp); Max Martin (keyboards, programming, background vocals); Kristian Lundin, Jake, Rami, Per Magnusson, David Kruger, Robert "Esmail" Jazayeri (keyboards, programming); Kent Wood (keyboards); Thomas Lindberg (bass); Nana Hedin, Darryl Anthony, LeDon Bishop, Jeanette Olsson, Nina Woodford, Jeanette Soderholm, Nikki Gregoroff, Anders Von Hofsten (background vocals). Producers include: Steve Lunt, Larry "Rock" Campbell, Timmy Allen, Max Martin, Rami. Engineers include: John Amatiello, Harvey Mason, Jr., Rodney Jerkins. OOPS!... I DID IT AGAIN was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. "Oops!...I Did It Again" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. This second album by the former Mouseketeer turned nymphet heartthrob breaks little new ground compared to BABY ONE MORE TIME. The formula here remains, deliberately, the same: a candy-colored mix of Eurodance, hip-hop, and old-fashioned pop ballads. As before, the lyrics split the difference between "Baby, I love you so bad," as in "Can't Make You Love Me," and "Sorry, I think of you just as a friend," in the title song. There are also some genuinely amusing moments, as in the conversational finale of "Oops!" in which Britney, after being informed that her boyfriend has recovered the jewel the old lady dropped into the ocean at the end of the TITANIC movie, replies "Oh, you shouldn't have." Most of the stuff here is, of course, transparently disposable pop, but to give Spears her due, she's a far, far better singer than any of the mall-rat pop stars of the late '80s. Rolling Stone (6/8/00, p.118) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...Fantastic pop...with much better song-factory hooks than 'N Sync or BSB get....Britney's demand fro satisfaction is complex, fierce and downright scary, making her a true child of rock&roll tradition." Entertainment Weekly (5/19/00, pp.71-2) - "...Reminds us once again that the best new pop can be a blast of cool air in a stifling room....palpitating, bass-heavy constructs...you'll feel as if you've been whisked away to some steely futuristic gotham..." - Rating: B NME (5/27/00, p.42) - 8 out of 10 - "...She's modern-day pop perfection realised in a nearly, human form....the songs get into your brain like ketamine. An all-encompassing, horrendously realised high..."

BABY ONE MORE TIME is an Enhanced CD containing a full audio program as well as multimedia computer files. Personnel: Britney Spears (vocals); Mickie Bassie (vocals, keyboards, bass); Don Philip (vocals); Esbjorn Ohrwall, Dan Petty (acoustic & electric guitars); Eric Foster White (guitar, keyboards, bass, drum programming); Johan Carlberg, Andrew McIntyre (guitar); Max Martin (keyboards, programming, background vocals); Per Magnusson, David Kreuger, Kristian Lundin (keyboards, programming); Doug Petty (keyboards); Tomas Lindberg, Andy Hess (bass); Jimmy Bradlower (drum programming); Nana Hedin, Jeanette Soderholm, Anders Von Hoffsten, Andreas Carlson, Aleese Simmons, Andrew Fromm, Nikki Gregoroff (background vocals). Producers include: Eric Foster White, Kristian Lundian, Per Magnusson, David Kreuger, Max Martin. Engineers include: Max Martin, Eric Foster White, Chris Trevett. Recorded at Cheiron Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; 4MW East and Battery Studios, New York, New York. "Baby One More Time" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Britney Spears takes her rightful place among bubble gum pop icons at the turn of the millennium with BABY ONE MORE TIME. Earlier known for her part in Disney's revamped "Mickey Mouse Club," Britney successfully turned singer at a mere 16 years of age. She navigates the choppy waters of young love with style, passion and lots of fun. She's got all the charm of '80s forebears like Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, coupled with a hip '90s edge. With sweet nylon guitar work reminiscent of Richard Marx productions, "Sometimes" warns a potential love of her need for time and patience, rolling along nicely with a slow groove and a big beat. The Jets' gem "You've Got It All" shines brightly as ever with Britney's girlish allure. Take note, however, that Britney's not all bubbles--with an obvious influence from Mariah Carey, she glides quite ably through the key changes and delivers octave leaps and vibratos that should melt just about any heart, young or old. Rolling Stone (2/4/99, p.60) - "...effectively [transforms] this ex-Mouseketeer born in a tiny Louisiana town into a growling jailbait dynamo..." Entertainment Weekly (1/15/99, p.62) - "...Hanging ten on the sugary wave...of 'N Sync/Backstreet Boys testosterone-lite...is 17-year-old ex-Disney princess Spears, who sounds so soulful and Whitney-assured, it's downright scary..." - Rating: B+

Britney Spears is interviewed for 28 minutes

One in a line of one of the most successful series of compilation records, NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! 5 is filled with pop, R&B, and rock acts riding high on the charts in the latter part of the year 2000. Top selling acts like N' Sync ("It's Gonna Be Me"), Destiny's Child ("Jumpin' Jumpin'"), Everclear ("Wonderful") and Janet ("Doesn't Really Matter") are included on this top-notch compilation. There's something for everyone here; the musical landscape is as diverse as Mystikal ("Shake it Fast") and Bon Jovi ("It's My Life"). Some of the other songs included on NOW 5 are "Back Here" (BB Mack), "I Think I'm in Love With You" (Jessica Simpson), and Britney Spears' "Lucky." Chart-topping songs from 98 Degrees, Sisqo and Nine Days are also featured.