Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Paperback - 2003
by J. K. Rowling; Mary GrandPre (Illustrator)
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Readers widely regard Goblet of Fire as a standout, citing its expanded scope—the World Cup, Triwizard Tournament, and new schools—and a marked turn toward a darker, more mature story. Many praised the inventive challenges, richer character work, and a powerful, affecting climax involving Cedric and Voldemort’s return. Stephen Fry and Jim Dale’s audiobook narrations drew consistent praise. Critiques focused on excess length, uneven pacing, side-plot bloat (S.P.E.W., Bagman, skrewts), some clunky exposition at the end, and a few perceived plot conveniences or Harry’s reliance on help. Re-reads often increased appreciation, though several warned that the intensified tone may unsettle younger listeners and readers.
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First edition identification
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was published in two first editions on July 8, 2000, a UK edition and an American edition. Combined, the two had a first printing of over 5 million books.
The first UK edition was published by Bloomsbury. The hardcover book has a dust jacket illustrated by Giles Greenfield. The boards are also illustrated and match the dust jacket art. The original price of £14.99 was printed on the bottom lefthand corner of the inside of the front flap of the dust jacket. This UK edition has 636 pages and was printed by two different printers, Omnia and Clays. Printed on the copyright page is the ISBN, 0 7475 4624 X. Also printed on the copyright page is “First Edition,” below the printer and typeset information. However, there is no number line on the copyright page.
The first American edition was published by Scholastic Press, with imprint Arthur A. Levine Books. Similar to the first UK edition, this edition is also a hardcover with a dust jacket. However, the illustrator for the American edition is Mary GrandPré, not Giles Greenfield. In addition, the boards underneath are not illustrated with the dust jacket art, but are rust red, and have a black cloth spine. This edition has a badge stating “YEAR 4” on the upper spine of the dust jacket and book itself. The original price of this edition was $25.95, and the copy contained 734 pages. The copyright page contains the full number line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0/0 01 02 03 04.” The copyright page also holds other useful identifying information. For example, it says “First American edition, July 2000” on the bottom of the copyright page, and shows the ISBN “0-439-13959-7.” Finally, there are varying plant numbers beside “Printed in the U.S.A.” on the copyright page, which stand for the different U.S. printers of the first American edition. There are at least three known printers of the first American edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Details
- Title Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Author J. K. Rowling; Mary GrandPre (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition LRG
- Pages 935
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Large Print Press
- Publication date 2003-09-01
- Large Print Yes
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Large Print
- ISBN 9781594130038 / 1594130035
- Weight 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)
- Dimensions 8.46 x 5.59 x 1.56 in (21.49 x 14.20 x 3.96 cm)
- Age range 09 to 13 years
- Grade levels 4 - 8
- Reading level 880
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects England, Magic
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2003054577
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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