is the sixth novel in the Harry Potter series, written by British author J.K. Rowling .
Published on July 16, 2005, the book follows Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this installment, Harry explores the history of Lord Voldemort through private lessons with Albus Dumbledore and discovers a mysterious, annotated potions textbook belonging to someone known as the "Half-Blood Prince". Key Publication Details J.K. Rowling . harry potter and the halfblood prince 06 by