Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire tapes; each part 10 hrs approx. and £24.99 in UK; also available on CD)

Harry who? If you're one of the few remaining Muggles on the planet who doesn't know what all the fuss is about, these enchanting…

Harry who? If you're one of the few remaining Muggles on the planet who doesn't know what all the fuss is about, these enchanting boxes of tapes will have you converted quicker than . . . well, quicker than a full Body-Bind spell will freeze an oncoming troll in its tracks. Part boarding-school saga, part dungeons-and-dragons fantasy, Harry Potter is pure magic - and Stephen Fry brings the mammoth fourth volume of the series to life with the same combination of easygoing charm and well-defined sparkle which earned him a Talkies award for his reading of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1999.

From the thrills of the Quidditch World Cup on the opening tape to the spine-chilling finale which sees Harry in mortal danger, The Goblet of Fire is a rollercoaster ride for the ears, never flagging for a second, never getting irritating or tedious - and at over 20 hours of listening, that's quite an achievement. A treat for children of all ages: and don't go grumbling that you can't find it in the shops, either, for it can be ordered on-line at covertocover.co.uk.

Arminta Wallace

Arminta Wallace

Arminta Wallace is a former Irish Times journalist