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Summary: An excellent book for all ages-
Review: And I mean that. I'm a sophomore in college, and my Mom and brother had me read it over holiday break recently. I finnished it in a little less than a week, and I was completely caught up in it. And if there are any "concerned parents" out there, wondering if it contains evil and witchcraft, you're tragically undereducated. It's just a fun, imaginitive story, with morals and plot and all kinds of fun.
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Summary: AWESOME! Not just for kids!
Review: And I thought it was just for kids! I couldn't put it down! I bought the books (both Harry Potter stories) for my 6 year old son who kept saying he hated to read. I knew if I found the right books, he would change his mind. Boy did I find the right books! Now he can't wait to got to bed to find out what will happen to Harry next! And I found myself reading ahead, until I devoured both books in two days! What a pearl Ms. Rowling has written. Enjoy!
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Summary: This book was the greatest book I ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: And no this wasn't the first book I ever read either. Most of my friends have read it and all of them loved it also. If you were looking for a good book to read, this would be it! You probably wouldn't like it though, if you didn't read books much. I'd give this book an A+++++++++++++++++ ect.
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Summary: The Book Beats the Movie
Review: Annotation: On Harry's birthday he receives a letter by owl informing him that he is a wizard. Harry travels to Hogwart's School of Wizardy where he meets friends, experiences magic, and the goes on the mostdangerous adventure of his life.
Author Biography: J.K. Rowling was born in England. She wrote the first Harry Potter book while struggling to get by. She was divorced in 1993, but remarried in the year 2000. All four of her books have been a huge success.
Evaluation: I started reading Harry Potter just to see what all the hype was about. I was very reluctant to read this book and did not think I would get past the first chapter because I usually do not like fantasy. I never thought that I would enjoy a book intended for children. Boy was I wrong; once I started reading I could not put the book down. Now I know what all the craze is about over Harry Potter. J.K Rowling has so many creative well thought out characters. You get to know and love each character very well. All of the magic and mystery involved is amazing. The things that Rowling came up with are incredible. I really enjoyed this book and I believe anyone, any age would too.
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Summary: To Adults and Christians
Review: Another review praising young Potter, you say? Well, yes. Yes it is. But there's one important thing i wanna tell adult audiences or christians who're skeptical about giving our Harry a go - and i know some of both these sorts.Adults - i urge you, this is NOT a kid's book! Well, it is, but its not JUST that. Firstly, its all-story. If you hate reading the kind of labourious over-thought trying-too-hard novels, if you ever want to just put your feet up and have fun after a hard day of work, or if you want to remember what it felt like to be young - HARRY HARRY HARRY! My little sisters finally convinced me to try Harry for myself after i'd finished high school, all the gruelling leaving exams we have here in Australia - and oh my god! It was the best thing i ever did. Harry Potter reminded me that books could be fun - that they were supposed to be entertaining. Rowling has done an amazing thing - she's found a voice and vocabulary that people of literally all age groups can get into and love. I tip my hat to her ceaselessly. Christians - the most important thing for you guys to do is lighten up. Harry is about fun. If anything, Harry reasserts your rigid ideas of good and evil. Witchcraft is not real - hate to break it to you! Its a fantasy novel, and its immensely fun!
Lastly, just because the pope tells you not to read something - watchu gonna do - believe him? Believe everything the pope says? Damn it - give Harry a go yourself. Try him out - and judge for yourself. If you're going to be religious, at least have the courage to form your own opinions about non-Biblical things. I just wanna say - Hi Harry from Australia - the place where Dorothy's fantasies are real! We love you down here, Harry - and Ron! You legends! Oh, and finally - don't be put off by the kids school play acting of the movies - the books are the best - if you didn't read Harry before the movies came out you won't be able to help picturing Daniel, Rupert and Emma as the three young wizards, but that won't hurt. Long as its you delivering the lines, not them.
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Summary: A Muggle reader recommends this book
Review: Anticipating the release of Book 4 this coming Saturday, I have spent the last four days reading the entire Harry Potter series for the first time. Does it live up to the hype? Well, I will just say it is a lot of fun and has made me lose sleep finishing each book. It is worth mentioning that I am 23 years old. At this point, this book is my favorite of the three, because I found it the most tightly plotted and ultimately satisfying. None of these books are particularly original. Why is the series so popular then? A large part of it, I think, is its appeal to both children and adults. It draws its influences from authors like Roald Dahl (a favorite of mine as a kid), but is in many ways more sophisticated, if not quite as creative. The characters are well-drawn, and despite the apparent black-and-white morality, which is a staple of children's literature, things are not always as obvious as they might seem upon first glance. The heroes aren't perfect, and in terms of the story's villains, there is at least a delineation between those who are evil and those who are simply not that nice. My favorite part of this book is when Harry receives the "letters from nowhere," leading up to the part where Hagrid bursts in and confronts Harry's aunt and uncle. It is a delicious and funny scene, and I think Hagrid is a wonderful character. He is an oafish giant who is not that bright, but nearly impossible not to like. I also am fond of Hermione (how in the world do you pronounce that name?), an uptight, perfectionistic girl who is actually very plausible. Another delightful thing about the series is the way the concepts it introduces stick in one's mind. After reading the series, I can easily explain the rules of the made-up sport Quidditch, and I can also tell you the differences between Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. It helps that the names tend to sound like the concepts they represent. I doubt I would care, though, if the story wasn't engaging and gripping. The surprises in the later books seem to mesh perfectly with everything from the first book, and I seriously doubt Rowling is making up the story as she goes. That explains why the world she creates is so consistent. Traditionally, we tend to think of magic and sorcery in connection with primitive societies, but in these books the magical world is the advanced civilization, whereas our "Muggle" world is what is primitive. That is a very interesting take on the genre.
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Summary: The Prisoner of Azkaban
Review: Anyone can love these books, young or old. These books are so thrilling and exciting, you can never put the book down when you start.
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Summary: Truly Enchanting!
Review: anyone who says that the harry potter collection is "just for kids" or "not for kids at all" is CRAZY! that was one of the greatest series of books i have ever read and i am 20 years old. its a collection for readers of all ages and Ms. Rowling really captures your heart and puts you right at the wonderful Hogwarts or the miserable Dursley's. like i said 'Truly Enchanting! '
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Summary: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
Review: As a 14 year old, I thought this book was truly one of the best books I've read. The author put suspense, emotion and adventure into a one book that deserves 5 stars at its fullest potential!
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Summary: Who cares how old you are...Harry Rocks!
Review: As a 21 year old cynic, I couldn't believe my friends when they started babbling on about some childrens book. Then I heard all the hype about the Potter books taking over the NY Bestsellers List. I HAD to pick up the first one...the next day I ran out to pick up the other two. They're clever, witty, and fun...I don't care about the "childrens book" category...I bought it for everyone on my list...if you haven't read it by now...what are you waiting for?
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