Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses. 'It is time,' he said, 'for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything.' Harry Potter is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry. He is desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermione have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harry is about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his whole world upside down . . . But before he even gets to school, Harry has an unexpected and frightening encounter with two Dementors, has to face a court hearing at the Ministry of Magic and has been escorted on a night-time broomstick ride to the secret headquarters of a mysterious group called 'The Order of the Phoenix'. And that is just the start. A gripping and electrifying novel, full of suspense, secrets, and - of course - magic.

J K Rowling
J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for creating the globally beloved Harry Potter series, which has sold over 500 million copies worldwide. Born in Yate, England, Rowling developed her passion for storytelling early on, crafting a magical world that would captivate readers of all ages. Beyond Harry Potter, she has written novels for adults, such as The Casual Vacancy, and the Cormoran Strike detective series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Rowling is also a prominent philanthropist, supporting various causes including children's welfare, multiple sclerosis research, and anti-poverty initiatives.