Book Equivalent #8, 9    Words: 106821    Date:  20/11/2015

Title: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban   Author:    J.K Rowling                       

Genre ~ Non-Fiction / Fiction Type:  Fantasy         

Opening Sentence: “Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy in many ways.”

Favourite word / phrase / sentence:  “And, grinning broadly at the look of horror on Uncle Vernon’s face, Harry set off toward the station exit, Hedwig rattling along in front of him, for what looked like a much better summer than the last.”

Vocabulary and new terms (with part of speech) and definition:

Gaunt (Adj): Very thin from disease, hunger, or cold.

Abiding (Adj): Long lasting (of a memory)

Reflection, Connection & Personal Response:

This book has been a very creative fantasy. I like it since the story is paced well; it doesn’t move on too quickly or too slowly.