<p>The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet...</p><p></p><p>As in all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate - and lose a few eyebrows in the process. The Weasley twins expand their business. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are never straightforward, though Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> J. K. Rowling<br><b>Publisher:</b> Scholastic Inc.<br><b>Published:</b> 05/02/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 672<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.00lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.50h x 5.20w x 1.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781338878974<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>J.K. Rowling is the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which have sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She also wrote three short series companion volumes for charity, including <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which later became the inspiration for a new series of films. Harry's story as a grown-up was later continued in a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</i>, which J.K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany