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Only inconsistent pronunciation mars latest `Harry Potter' audio.

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service

| July 01, 2003 | Bauers, Sandy | COPYRIGHT 2003 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Sandy Bauers

With each new book in the Harry Potter series, it becomes more and more apparent that Jim Dale's narrations of them are performances for all time.

They are one of the most magical things about these splendid audio books, the fifth installment of which came out just weeks ago.

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" lasts a glorious 26.5 hours and is available from Random House both on cassette ($45) and CD ($75).

With a first release of 575,000, it is said to be the largest initial audiobook release in the history of the industry.

The recordings are well worth the price, and even without the benefit ...

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