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Summary: An Excellent Series!
Review: I'd heard about these books, but it took me a few months to pick up the first one and read it. WOW, was I impressed, and I had to literally stop myself from rushing out to buy the second and third books immediately. I paced myself, and am now glad I really took the time to enjoy each book fully before going on to the next.These books may not be "up there" with Tolkien (but come on, who is?), but they are easily comparable with Roald Dahl or the Oz series. These books are smart. They don't talk down to the reader. They use an admirably rich vocabulary for books geared at an audience of kids. Take a look at the names of characters and places, for example, and you'll see a lot of funny word-play (many of these are based on Latin vocabulary), which hopefully will introduce readers to the delights of the English language. Then there's the characters. They're fully-realized, three-dimensional, and thoroughly entertaining. You almost feel like you know them. Harry is the hero, but he's far from Wonder Kid-- he has his doubts, fears, and struggles, just like everyone else, but he prevails because he's smart, courageous, and willing to bend rules when he knows it's necessary. His friends are classic loyal sidekicks, but they have their own distinct personalities. And the supporting cast is just fantastic. Most wonderful of all is Rowling's consistent ability to transform the ordinary. In her world, the most everyday things become magical. Her humor is dry, and very English. Readers who 'get' British humor will find these stories especially entertaining. The third book develops further some of the things presented in the first two books, while clearly leaving some threads unresolved for the rest of the series. Rowling is an excellent storyteller; she knows exactly how much to give and exactly how much to hold back; the books are superbly paced; surprises linger around each corner. While each story is at heart a struggle of good vs. evil, there are many gray areas. Many of the antagonistic characters (eg, Snape) are simply motivated by their own agendas. Everyone has a backstory that influences their behavior. And nothing comes too easily to the heroes; they are forced to rely on their wits and intelligence in order to prevail. In short, these books may not be literary "classics" in the sense that word is typically used. But they are true gems of contemporary fiction. If Harry Potter gets a few generations of kids away from the TV set and prompts them to explore the worlds of their own imaginations, I think that Rowling will have achieved something quite remarkable.
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Summary: Awsome book!
Review: I'd say this is my most favourite harry potter book. Its awsome! BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!
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Summary: I loved this book because it made me keep on reading it.
Review: I'm 10 years old adn I've just finished reading Harry Potter And The Socerers Stone. It was absolutly thrilling. It was the best book I ever read. It was filled with suspense and the author wrote the story so the reader just couldn't put the book down(for me anyway). It was great how J.K. Rowling came up with all those difficult names and words for the stories. I'm sure that I'll soon be reading the next books in the series very soon. I just want to say that J.K. Rowling is one the best writers I've ever heard of. I sure am glad someone thought of such a creative story idea. Keep on writing.
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Summary: The best one yet
Review: I'm 11 years old, and i thought that i would be too old for harry potter books. But my sister (who's nine) convinced me to read them, and i read all three in about a week. The first one came as a shock, because it was so original, but the third one was definately the best!!!
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Summary: I Love Harry Potter
Review: I'm 12 years old and hated reading until the Harry Potter series came out. I couldn't put them down. These books are so exciting. Something thrilling happens on every page!
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Summary: Harry Potter is great for everyone, about a zillion stars!
Review: I'm 13 and I love the Harry Potter books! They're just the best! The third one was the best of the best though! While most series's get worse and worse as you keep reading, these just get better! Also, what's great about Harry Potter is that my 7 year old brother and my father and me all love these books. They are completely for everyone of any age. Ages 9-12 is nonsense. So, if you haven't read these books yet, READ THEM!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I'm 14 years old and I still fell in love with the Harry Potter series. This third book is one of the better ones in my opinion. You are totally able to lose yourself in this book. Rowling creates an unprecedented world. I give this book 5 stars. Recommended to any one.
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Summary: A fabulous story for a person of any age!
Review: I'm 14, and I'm not ashamed to say that I read this book, as well as the other two in the series. I think "Harry Potter" is great for any reader, be it a young child or a parent. As it is, my 12 year old brother and 43 year old mother are also enchanted by the stories. They draw you in with Harry's tales of adventure, and they're so funny, especially Dobby in the second story. Beware, though: once you've started reading Harry Potter, you're hooked and you wait on pins and needles until the next book arrives in stores.
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Summary: Harry has won me over!
Review: I'm 25 years old, and in less than a week I have become enchanted with Harry Potter. A good friend at work introduced the series to me, and I laughingly told her that I would give it a try. Now I've finished the third in the series and am waiting for her to catch up to me! I can't wait for the fourth book to be released! J. K. Rowling has a most special talent in creating such vivid and enchanting novels. No wonder readers of all ages anxiously await her fourth book! These stories will awaken your imagination and take you on some wonderful and amazing trips! I can't wait for "Harry Potter and the Doomspell Tournament" due out this summer! :)
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Summary: Truly Delightful
Review: I'm 26 years old and can't get enough of Harry Potter. After hearing so much about him I couldn't help but pick up the books and start reading. J.K. Rowling gets better with each story she writes about Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts. I encourage any parent purchasing these books for their kids to read them themselves.
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