Introduction & Overview of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Introduction

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is J. K. Rowling's fifth installment in her internationally bestselling series about a young orphaned wizard named Harry Potter. The "Harry Potter" books have been translated into numerous languages, have sold over 80 million copies, and appeal to a wide range of audiences including both children and adults. Published in 2003, The Order of the Phoenix has topped many Bestseller Lists, continuing to widen Rowling's extraordinary global fan base.

The 800-page novel sees the main character, Harry Potter, enter his fifth year at wizardry school, Hogwarts. Now fifteen, Harry encounters such teenage problems as moodiness and resentment of authority, while at the same time trying to untangle the mysterious return of the all-powerful, evil Lord Voldemort. By the end of the story, readers watch Harry transform from a young, confused boy into a strong leader of his fellow students, and a...
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