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Summary: Harry Potter Rocks!
Review: After finishing HP and the Philosopher's Stone, we couldn't wait to get HP and the Chamber of Secrets, which I'm reading aloud to my twins. But often before I can read the next chapter, my son has already read it to himself. He just can't wait 24 hours for the next chapter! I think Chamber of Secrets is a bit scarier and more violent than Philosopher's Stone and perhaps the youngest children might be afraid of the last couple of chapters. But I also think that there is much to discuss with children about mean people, bullies, nasty relatives, etc. that this book brings to the forefront. I also love that there is a strong female character. Although Harry is male, he can't solve his problems without Hermione, who is gifted and talented, and has quite a head on her shoulders. I also like that although the children have different backgrounds (some born into wizard families, others into muggle families) they all seem to meld together as friends. I'm another mom hoping they don't make this into a movie, but knowing that they will because Harry is a phenomenon that just won't quit. Harry Rocks!
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Review: After I finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I knew I had to purchase the following one in the series. I can honestly say that Harry Potter, 1&2, are easily the best books I have ever read. I would suggest this to readers who enjoy books with adventure, mystery, and contain a good ending!
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Summary: Another one of those books you find hard to put down.
Review: After I read "The Sorcerer's Stone", I knew I had to read "The chamber of secrets" and boy I'm glad I did.This is the best written book I've read. I love the adventures with Harry Potter and I hope you do too!
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Summary: A can't-put-this-book-down type of story. It's fabulous.
Review: After I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I was just dying to get my hands on the sequel. I really don't think I have read a book that fast ever. I just couldn't put Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets down. If anybody is board of the Stine stories, pick this book up and read it, it is fabulous!
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Summary: Harry Potter Returns!
Review: After I read the first Harry Potter book I couldn't wait to read this one. Like the first one I was hooked on this book from the beginning to the end.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Rocks! Unlike the first Harry Potter book this is much more mysterious and action packed.(Although I do like the first one.) This book is definatly a great way to continue the Harry Potter series. It also has a suprise ending which is only one of the great features of this book! If you liked Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone you'll love this. If you haven't read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone you'll still love this.
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Summary: the fantasy is up to you
Review: After I've seen the movie of Harry Potter, I decided to read the next book, because I wanted to know, how the story is going on. The story of Harry Potter's life in the second year is again very interesting and exciting. Starting with the first page, you don't want to stop any more. It's like disease ridden, because all the time, you need to know the following pages. So only start reading this book, if you are sure that you have enough spare time ; )
By reading the first few pages, the reader builds up a relationship with the person of Harry Potter. You imagine what he really feels, what he thinks and you will identify with the story. In the beginning of the book, Harry is again at his aunt and uncle in the Muggle world. Here, everyone can identify with the person of Harry Potter, and can imagine his problems. The reader hopes for Harry, that he can enhance his situation. In the world of wizardry Harry is a famous person, but he has also enemies, that want to see Harry dead.
All these chapters are not only interesting for his content, it is also nice to build up a imagine world with all the huge buildings, the feasts in the big hall, the forbidden wood, .... and of course all the creatures and monsters.
Till the end of the book you get many important and interesting clues, so that it is really challenging to try to solve the mystery while you are reading the book. I can congratulate J.K.Rowling to the end of the book. She took all different clues and combined them to a logical ending.
I think, the different books of Harry Potter are not only interesting for children, also grown-ups will be fascinated by the relationship of the magic world on the one hand, and the our real world on the other.
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Summary: Harry Potter's true adventures begin...
Review: After introducing us to Harry Potter and his new life at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry author J.K. Rowling is able to expand on her idea. In "Sorcerer's Stone" she had to spend a lot of time getting us accustomed to Harry's world, but now we can enjoy it along with a richer plot and more developed narrative and characters. And what a plot! I was under the impression that these were completely dumbed down, G-rated kid-friendly books but there is a definite dark side to them. It's nothing that will give kids nightmares or anything, but it is a little creepy. I couldn't put it down I was so drawn in, and finished it easily the first day I got it. It's very hard to pull yourself away from. I think that if you are a parent you should read these books aloud to your children. Some of my most cherished childhood memories are my father reading to us, and this is the sort of book that we would have loved. You will enjoy it on your own, but I imagine that it would be a more fulfilling experience shared with the whole family.
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Summary: a book just as entertaining for parents to read out loud
Review: After my six years old falls asleep, and my voice is pretty much gone, ahving read five chapters instead of one (one more, mommy, now it is really exciting!), I am tempted to keep on reading for myself. The book is appropriate for any child who can sit and listen. My son learns something now, at the age of six, and will love it when he is 12, from a different prospective. The book also offers me, as a parent, an opportunity to remember how it felt to be a child, and to better relate to my own children. I dread the thought that one day we will finish all three parts (now we are in the middle of the chamber of secrets, and already looking forward the prisoner of Azbakan). enjoy.
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Summary: May be a children's book but this 40-something loved it!
Review: After reading about Henry Potter in Time magazine, I ventured onto Amazon.com and ordered both Henry Potter books. Simple, easy reading which leaves you turning page after page to see what happens next. I'm half way through the Sourcer's Stone and plan on ordering the 3rd book. Kudos to Rowling!
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ!
Review: After reading and loving the first Harry Potter book, I was very happy when the second was released. The very second I got the book, I ran up to my room to read it. I finished it the same day. Even more exciting then the first. And just as creative. I can't wait untill all the other books come out. This is one of my all time favorite books!!!
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