Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

New York: Arthur A. Levine Books, 1999 First American edition, Advance Reader's Edition. Publisher's pictorial wrappers with GrandPré's illustration of Harry holding onto the phoenix's feathers to front wrapper, lettered in silver. Near fine, with light wear to spine ends, and mild creasing to corners of front wrapper. Overall, a bright copy. Errington AA2(b). The second volume of the Harry Potter series, this novel follows Harry and his friends during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they investigate the recently reopened Chamber of Secrets. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets introduces the reader to many iconic characters and creatures from the Potter universe, like Dobby the elf, Tom Riddle, the Whomping Willow, the Serpent of Slytherin, and Gilderoy Lockhart. The book was ranked number 23 on the BBC's massive survey The Big Read, which sought to find the "Nation's Best-loved Novel." . First American Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by GrandPre, Mary. Advanced Reading Copy (ARC).