Author: J.K. Rowling
Genre: Y.A. Literature
Other works by Rowling: Tales of the Beadle Bard, the Harry Potter series
For more information regarding J.K. Rowling and her books, visit her website.
It seems almost silly that I should even begin to describe the book that set the Harry Potter craze into motion. Published in 1998, Harry Potter become a sensation unlike any other!
Harry, an orphaned boy, lives with his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys' and their wicked son, Dudley. Before his eleventh birthday, an owl delivers a letter to Harry. The letter contains Harry's acceptance in the Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At this point in the novel, Harry is completely clueless about the magic that is flooding his veins. After an interesting series of events, Harry finally arrives at Hogwart's where the readers are introduced to many interesting characters, sights and sounds. Harry's adventures during his first year at wizardry school inevitably lead him to Lord Voldemort, the wizard who killed Harry's parents.
There's no question as to why Rowling's novel kicked-off a worldwide craze. The Harry Potter series is full of adventure, mystery and of course magic! I have to admit I haven't read the other six books, but if they're anything like the first one they'll be engaging and terribly hard to put down. I'm not sure I would teach Harry Potter as a whole class book, but it's certainly a novel I would consider book talking and encouraging students to pickup and read.
(Oh, I do plan on continuing the series!)
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