Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets- J.K. Rowling

Unlike C.S. Lewis, Rowling's books don't feel like she's talking to a child. This book, second in the series, had more suspense and mystery than the first, but maybe that's because the first had to lay all of the groundwork. However, if for some reason you come to have to read this one before The Sorcerer's Stone, Rowling does a good job recapping pertinent info. Like the first, the second Harry Potter movie mirrors its book pretty closely. Looking forward to reading the next (providing I can find it in our hostel's library).