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Summary: now give your kid other books, too
Review: Pretty fun stuff, but not particularly original and the writing itself is bland and mediocre. Fine for kids, but there is so much more out there for children that is better done. Try anything by Roald Dahl. It's too bad that it takes such a faddish craze to get people to read. Hopefully parents will take this opportunity to turn their kids on to all of the other amazing works there are out there.
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Summary: Harry Potter: Fantastic Fantasy!
Review: Put simply, the adventures of Harry Potter and his loyal, magical companions (Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, Dumbledore, etc.) are inarguably the most infectiously enchanting and wondrous stories to be put in black and white in eons. This is a series which will rank in future generations among The Lord of The Rings and The Chronicles of Prydain. To current readers, it already ranks among the best fantasy literature ever published. It isn't hard to decipher the secret of the appeal of the Harry Potter books- mystery, suspense, magic, good, evil, beauty, ugliness- each element is presented in a fresh light which will delight young readers and transport older readers to nether realms of their imagination and memories of when such notions as bleeding unicorns and whimsical wizards were not so imaginary. The world over has fallen for JK Rowling's little hero, and for this hero and his quest are we forever grateful.
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Summary: The epic begins
Review: Raised in the mundane everyday world by an aunt and uncle who detest him, young Harry Potter's eyes are opened to a universe of magic when he learns that he is actually the child of famous wizards and the sole survivor of an attack by Voldemort, a being so evil that other magical folk hesitate even to use his name. Thus, JK Rowling begins a entertaining saga that has become a publishing phenomenon. Like so many others, I have also been enthralled by Harry and his world. I like the meticulous way that Rowling constructs a world that coexists with everyday reality, complete with its own sports, economy, and political organizations. She peoples it with colorful, memorable characters, all of it anchored by the tight friendship between Harry, Ron, and Hermione. I'm looking forward to seeing how Rowling develops her story over the next six books.
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Summary: A GREAT read/read-to for all ages!!
Review: Read this aloud to your children and it will surely become a family tradition to be passed down forever. Harry Potter and his stories are destined to become classics. The most fun you and your children will ever have reading a book. And the best way to empower your children with self-esteem. It's not only okay to be different, Harry Potter proves it can be a rousing good time!
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Summary: If you are wondering what all the hype is about.....
Review: Read this book if you are an adult who remembers what it was like to be a kid. If you remember your fears, you will love this book as it plays on the worst things a kid can imagine. Like your parents being murdered and then having to move in with your aunt and uncle who hate you and make you live in a closet under the stairwell and where your cousin hates you and everyone in the house treats you terribly. Also, your fantasies, like walking on a train platform and disappearing into a new world, a new dimension that is full of magic. Now, this book is not for little kids. I won't venture to guess what age kids would start to enjoy the book as my son is 3 and obviously, too young for this story. Well, there are 2,700 more reviews for you to read so I don't want to take any more of your time. Highly highly recommended, as are the other volumes.
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Summary: good book
Review: read this in college. good book. easy to read (i guess it's for kids) and fun. cheap entertainment.
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Summary: Addictive Genius!! ;-)
Review: Reader BEWARE: This book is addictive. I ordered this book with some other books, but, despite the fact that I'd never read anything by this author, read it first. I read it in one sitting. The last time that happened was when I read "Jingo" by Terry Pratchett (GREAT BOOK)! I was hooked! I have already ordered the second book! Wow, that's all I can say, Wow! The book is interesting and fantastic and appealing to EVERYONE! I'm in love with Harry, I adore Ron, and I haven't hated a character (Malfoy) this much since LaCroix from Forever Knight! I've already gotten everyone I know reading it. It blew me away! The only problem is that, now, I can't get interested in the other books I ordered!
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Summary: Purely delightful!
Review: Reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has finally confirmed to me something which I have long thought. That is, that within every adults' heart and soul beats that of a childs wonderful imagination. And it could also be that for grownups who read and enjoy the Harry Potter books, it allows us to rememebr back to when we first discovered authors like Madeline L'Engle, Roald Dahl and C.S. Lewis.By now unless you've been stranded on some deserted island, most people are familiar with the young wizard Harry Potter. And even if you haven't read the books, you would at the very least be familiar with the circumstances surrounding the writing of these books and the enormous popularity of them. As a new reader to the world of the Hogwart school, wizards, spells and games played on flying brooms, I am happy to say that the two days I spent reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone were absolutely delightful ones for me. And if I began the book with some skepticism, or doubts, it didn't take long for me to fall in love with Harry or his friends, Hermione, Neville and Ron. As for the villains they were portayed so well and were just so good at being bad, that these parts of the book caused me to cheer even louder when Harry and his cohorts were victorious. By the time I finished this book, I was running out the door to buy the next three titles. Now I'm sitting on my hands not to gulp them all down but rather space them out and savor them. Hopefully Ms. Rowlings next addition to these books will be ready by the time I am finished with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. A first rate book and read for children and adults alike. Don't miss it.
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Summary: Happily jumping on the bandwagon...
Review: Reading this book brought back so many happy memories of getting lost in a wonderful fantasy tale as a child. Harry is a nice, unassuming boy being raised by his unimaginative and mean aunt, uncle and cousin. He is treated as a burden, forced to live in the darkened cupboard under the stairs (complete with spiders), and forever living in the shadow of his piggish, spiteful cousin. Then one day an owl delivers a letter to Harry that leads him to a grand adventure as well as allowing him to discover more about his background and true parents.
Obviously I can't say any more about the storyline than the nearly 4,000 people have already written here. Let me just say that I found this book to be delightful! It's a captivating story for children, and the wit and warmth make it equally appealing to adults. I finally understand the reason for all the fanfare surrounding these Potter books. I am happily moving on to the 2nd book in the series, and I've recommended this book to numerous friends, acquaintances and strangers on the street...ok, I exaggerate, but the book really is that good! If you've avoided this series because you either think it's only for kids or because you don't like anything that has this much public attention, stop depriving yourself!
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Summary: Full of wonderful anticipation.
Review: Reading this book to a group of sixth graders was "a fun time for all". I never heard as many "don"t stop" moans from this group.The students were aniticpating the day I finished, so they could check it out themselves. This rarely happens. The build up of each new adventure keeps children on the edge of their seats. Desert View Elementary Sixth Graders - Rock Springs, Wyoming say Yahoo!!
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