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In Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, the third novel of the Harry Potter series, Harry faces not only his third year at Hogwarts, but possibly a new nemesis as well, who happens to be an escaped convict from Azkaban, Sirius Black. Summary Of The Book In Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, Harry Potter "The Boy Who Lived" turns thirteen.. But far from being in the mood for celebration, he learns about a dangerous criminal named Sirius Black. Black is a supposed follower of the Dark Lord, Voldemort, and he has managed to escaped from the deadly prison of Azkaban. Harry’s Muggle uncle and aunt, the Dursleys, do not make it any easy for him either. While on his way to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry spots an ominous black dog. Soon Harry, Ron, and Hermione discover some shocking secrets about Sirius Black, the black dog, and You-Know-Who! This novel also introduces the new Professor of Divination at Hogwarts, Professor Trelawney, who predicts Harry’s violent death in the near future. The tales and events surrounding Sirius Black and Harry Potter get more sinister and puzzling as the story proceeds. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling is part of one of the most successful book series of all time. These books have been read by millions of young and old readers from all over the world and have also been translated into more than 50 languages. A masterpiece of sorts, this series portrays the story of an awkward orphan boy who finds his true destiny as a wizard. It has been well-received by critics. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban was awarded the Nestle Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal. It also received the Bram Stoker Award for Best Story for the Young as well as the Whitbread Book of the Year award in 1999. Like the other books in the series, this one has been adapted into a film by Warner Brothers Productions. About J. K. Rowling J. K. Rowling or Joanne Rowling is a British writer who is best known for her creation of the Harry Potter fantasy series. Her books have sold in millions all over the world and she has received over fifteen awards. Besides the Harry Potter books such as Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets, she is known for other published works such as Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, The Casual Vacancy, and Quidditch Through the Ages. Born in Gloucestershire, England, in the year 1965, Rowling acquired her bachelor’s degree in French and Classics from the University of Exeter. She has worked as a researcher and secretary at Amnesty International.