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Summary: I DIDN'T WANT TO ANYTHING BUT READ HARRY
Review: I USUALLY HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING INTO BOOKS BECAUSE I HATE BORING PARTS AND THE BEGINING OF BOOKS ARE ALWAYS BORING. HARRY POTTER WAS ANOTHER STORY. I GOT RIGHT INTO IT. IT'S AN EXITING RIDE FROM BEGINING TO END. HARRY'S FRIENDS ARE A LOT OF FUN TOO. I WOULD HAVE TO SAY HARRY POTTER AND THE SORERER'S STONE IS MY FAVORITE BOOK I HAVE EVER READ.
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Summary: Harry Potter Year 1
Review: I usually like to read books with girl characters, so at first, I wasn't sure about reading Harry Potter. I was wrong. I read Harry Potter and it was great. One of Harry's best friends, Hermione, is a girl. His other friend is a boy, Ron. Also, the book was scary and had non-stop action. I've also recently read the second Harry Potter book and it's great too. I give them both 5 stars!
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Summary: What are you waiting for?
Review: I waited until a week ago to read the first Harry Potter book, and I must say that I did so on a whim. The first book has been around for a couple of years, but I picked it up out of the blue, and I am so glad I did! Not since The Chronicles of Narnia have I been so engrossed in reading! (And I may sound pathetic, being an 18 year old, but start on Book 1...you'll see!) In fact, the Narnia series is the prelude to Harry Potter, a wonderful series involving the stark contrasts between mundane everyday life and the enchanted universe of magic. The mystery quality of this series is also a heavy presence. The ending totally got me on this one! Oh yeah...and another thing...the whole thing about Harry Potter being satanic...What?!? If you'll simply read how badly he is treated by his only living family (the Dursleys), then you'll want to cry! The story is nothing more than a boy using his vivid imagination to escape, even temporarily, the plight of his condition. Ever heard of The Wizard of Oz or Pippy Longstocking?!? When these stories surfaced, no aspersions were cast on them about religious innuendos! Well, there you have it...if you have never read the Harry Potter books, you're missing out! The only feasible reason for not reading these books is the wait for paperback prices on the third and subsequent books.
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Summary: Harry Potter
Review: I want to start by saying first of all anyone comparing this book to other fantasy titles such as the Fellow ship of the Ring, needs to wakeup. Harry Potter is a chlidrens and young adult liturature book . Yet i believe that this is a great book for people of all ages because it is both funny and serious at times. I would say that anyone under the age of eight this book might be a bit hard to comprehend. Yet for anyone over that age this should be an enjoyful book for all. This is a tale of a young child who has grown up with his aunt and uncle which hate him. Of course he feels that he is a nothing and nobody cares about him. Till one day a feathered friend drops him a letter. Which of course as always his uncle gets to look at first. When he sees that is says Hogwarts(school of wizzards) he flips. He burns it but the owl does not quit and drops hundreds of letters into the house at a time. Till finally another friend never knew he had shows up. His name is Hagrid the giant and the keeper of keys at Hogwarts. And he has come to take Harry with him. I hope i have helped you in your discission to read this book it is a great story and you will not regret it.
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Summary: Charming even for us older folks
Review: I wanted to know what all the hype has been about, so I bought this book to start off my adventure. Suffice it to say that I wasn't disappointed. Harry is a great character and this book is a great buy for young siblings, nieces, nephews, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc... you get the picture. Rowling has created a character that is SO human and that's what makes this story so great. His adventures at wizard school just tickle me pink. The mystery behind "You-Know-Who" is intriguing enough to keep me turning the pages. For those of you still skeptical, this book reminds me of the other greats: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Charlotte's Web", and "Stuart Little". Final word: great book for the kid in all of us.
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Summary: The Sorcerer's Stone
Review: I wanted to know what the big deal was about Harry Potter. I am 30 years old, have no children, read the first book and it made me long for my childhood days when my friends and I use to get in loads of harmless mischief because of our imaginations.I have not read such a well written book in years and years - and I read about 2 books a week. It is the most refreshing, most imaginative and most thoughtful book I have ever read. An added plus is that it recognizes growing pains that all children go through: dealing with the bully, the mean teacher, the well-meaning friend and especially the famous (most popular) boy who remains humble and true to himself. Great piece of writing. I only wish there were more books like this around. I have heard that there is a lot of controversy surrounding these books but I would recommend every person read them with an open mind and uncritical eye and I'll bet you find a beautiful story about life.
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Summary: This book lives up to the hype!!!
Review: I wanted to know what the hype was all about!! So, I decided to check a couple of pages out, then "BOOM!!!", next thing I knew I was hooked. I couldn't believed that this book drew me in so easily!!! I was amazed and excited while I read and that doesn't happened to me often!! I must admit, I saw the movie first and I can't believe that the movie followed the book pretty well!! This book reminds of a modern Cinderella with a twist. The main character is a male, Harry, who is treated wicked but his Aunt, Uncle & porky cousin Dudley. Later, realizing he is someone special by people that are unknown to him (the witch & wizard society) and he is someone already famous!!! Now, what kid wouldn't want to be famous!!! This is an awesome read, I would recommend this to anyone not just children.
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Summary: Loved Harry Potter!
Review: I wanted to read this book because I heard of all the hoopla about the book being banned from schools, and children shouldn't be allowed to read it. I'm a high school senior and after reading this book, I wanted to read the other two! I loved the books, and the way the author writes, she paints a picture in your mind that you'll never forget. I also noticed that after reading this book I had the coolest dreams. I used this book for a english book report and my teacher loved it. I think anyone young or old should read this book. The ideas in the book are great, and witchcraft is mentioned in such a funny way that you don't even think of it being real. Unless you really believe in hats that talk and paintings that talk, but that's you. Buy the book! It's worth it! I finished it in about three days. I couldn't put it down. BUY THE BOOK! Peace, Love and Hockey~ Lauren, 17
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Summary: My two Knuts
Review: I wanted to see what the fuss was about so I finally grabbed a copy of this book. I was pleasantly surprised. Rowling seems to have the knack for making believable characters young readers will care about. Although Harry probably should be a bit more dysfunctional considering his upbringing, (Don't they have child welfare in his world?) he is a welcome hero, one filled with flaws but also possessing the courage that makes a hero. Any book that promotes reading in today's world has value but it's nice to see Rowling is a true story teller. Not with the epic reach of Lewis' Narnia tales or Tolkien's Ring saga but maybe a better style for today's children, focussing on the power of friendship and the importance of the little things. She has made me curious to see how this all turns out in the end.
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Summary: Muggles and Trolls and Hogwarts, OH MY!
Review: I was a bit skeptical when I heard that Harry Potter had cross-generational appeal. Was it possible for a piece of children's literature, while highly revered, to be just as delightful to an older audience? The answer is an overwhelming YES! While the story is simple and the plot is easy to follow, Rowling weaves a tale that grips the reader, no matter how old or young, and does not let go. In several parts I found myself laughing out loud or gingerly turning to the next page for fear of what fate might befall Harry. In short, this is a fun book and well worth reading. Let's face it, any book that gets droves of children to enjoy reading and long for the next part of the story needs to be seriously looked at; And applauded.
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