Description

This Special Edition Paperback Boxed Set celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Harry Potter series in the United States. It includes all seven novels featuring new cover artwork by Kazu Kibuishi, whose panoramic illustrations create one continuous magical image when the books are arranged side by side.

Designed for both new readers and collectors, the set presents the complete journey of Harry Potter—from discovering he is a wizard to the final battle against Lord Voldemort. The decorative slipcase and redesigned covers make it one of the most recognizable anniversary editions of the series.

Books Included

Book No.Title1Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone2Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire5Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix6Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Story Overview

The series follows Harry Potter, an orphan who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he befriends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Together they uncover magical mysteries, battle dark forces, and ultimately confront the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, whose quest for immortality threatens both the wizarding and non-magical worlds.

Across seven novels, the story explores friendship, courage, sacrifice, identity, prejudice, love, and the struggle between good and evil.

Main Characters

• Harry Potter
• Hermione Granger
• Ron Weasley
• Albus Dumbledore
• Lord Voldemort (Tom Riddle)
• Severus Snape
• Rubeus Hagrid
• Draco Malfoy
• Sirius Black
• Remus Lupin
• Minerva McGonagall
• Ginny Weasley
• Neville Longbottom
• Luna Lovegood
• Fred and George Weasley
• Dobby
• Bellatrix Lestrange

Major Themes

• Friendship
• Courage
• Love and sacrifice
• Good versus evil
• Identity and self-discovery
• Loyalty
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Family
• Choice and destiny
• Hope and resilience

Major Locations

• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
• Diagon Alley
• Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
• The Burrow
• Ministry of Magic
• Forbidden Forest
• Hogsmeade Village
• Gringotts Wizarding Bank
• Azkaban Prison
• Privet Drive

Magical Elements

• Wands
• Spells and charms
• Potions
• Quidditch
• Magical creatures
• Horcruxes
• Patronus Charm
• Time-Turner
• Deathly Hallows
• Invisibility Cloak
• Sorting Hat
• House system (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin)

Features of This Special Edition

• Complete seven-book paperback collection.
• Anniversary cover illustrations by Kazu Kibuishi.
• Spines align to form a panoramic Hogwarts-themed image.
• Decorative collector's slipcase.
• Matching cover design across all seven volumes.
• Suitable for both collectors and first-time readers.

About the Author

J. K. Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter series, one of the bestselling book series in publishing history. The novels have been translated into more than 80 languages and have inspired films, stage productions, theme parks, and companion books. Rowling has also written The Ickabog, The Christmas Pig, and the Cormoran Strike crime novels (under the pen name Robert Galbraith).

About the Cover Illustrator

Kazu Kibuishi is an American comic artist and illustrator best known for the Amulet graphic novel series. He created the celebrated cover artwork for the U.S. 15th Anniversary editions of the Harry Potter novels, which are featured in this boxed set.

Awards and Recognition

• Part of one of the best-selling book series of all time, with more than 600 million copies sold worldwide.
• Winner of numerous literary awards across the series.
• Adapted into eight blockbuster films, a stage play (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and an extensive multimedia franchise.

Target Audience

• Reading Age: 8+ years
• Grade Level: Grades 3 and above
• Fantasy readers
• Young adults
• Adults discovering or collecting the series
• Libraries and schools
• Collectors of special editions

Subject Categories

• Fantasy
• Young Adult Fiction
• Children's Fantasy
• Adventure
• Magic
• Coming-of-Age
• School Stories
• Mythology & Legends

Keywords

• Harry Potter
• J. K. Rowling
• Hogwarts
• Wizarding World
• Fantasy fiction
• Magic
• Paperback boxed set
• Kazu Kibuishi
• Special Edition
• Complete series
• Collectible books

Publisher's Summary

This special-edition boxed set presents all seven Harry Potter novels in paperback with exclusive cover illustrations by Kazu Kibuishi. Housed in a beautifully designed slipcase, it offers readers the complete magical saga—from Harry's first year at Hogwarts through the climactic battle against Voldemort—in a collectible anniversary edition intended for both longtime fans and new readers.

Bibliographic Information

FieldInformationPublisherScholastic Inc.ImprintArthur A. Levine BooksPublication DateAugust 27, 2013EditionSpecial Edition (15th Anniversary)FormatPaperback Boxed SetISBN-100545596270ISBN-139780545596275LanguageEnglishTotal PagesApproximately 4,320 pages (combined)