Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

What Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is about

Harry begins his fourth year at Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione beside him, and the school is buzzing about a tournament between the three great schools of magic. The Goblet of Fire chooses one competitor from each school, and then it does something nobody expected: it calls out Harry's name as well, though he is not meant to be eligible. Suddenly he is a fourth contestant in a contest known for its danger.

J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter book, published in 2000, keeps its adventure and humor while the mood grows darker. It is about being singled out unfairly, about the pull of competition, and about how much friends matter when everyone seems to doubt you. Readers already following the series will find it a turning point, and newcomers may want to start earlier.

Questions about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

When was Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire published?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling was first published in 2000.

Was Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire one of the best books of 2000?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is #1 on BookWard's Best Books of 2000, out of 45 2000 books that cleared our data bar. 4,941 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.2 out of 5 (356 ratings); 330 are reading it right now.

Why is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on the Best Books of 2000 list?

4,941 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.2 out of 5 (356 ratings); 330 are reading it right now.

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