Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix: J.K. Rowling

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On second (or maybe third) read this is a real grower. Rowling actually threads some good themes through the longest yet of the Potter stories. It doesn't beat Azkaban for me in terms of grippingness (Ithink you expect a big ole fight just now), but it is good. ANd lets face it I'm just looking forward to the Half Blood Prince now.

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