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on 2/5/2007 why?
on 3/13/2006 If you have iTunes on your computer, go to Podcasts and download MuggleCast. If you have an iPod/MP3 player you can download it onto there as well. These hour and a bit segments are excellent. They discuss one character each week, do a "Dueling Club" with different characters and talk about the latest in Harry Potter!
on 11/22/2005 The Harry Potter book series isn't just for children. It has fantasy along with mature plot lines as well. They're fun for all ages. Adults and teens need some fantasy too!
on 11/22/2005 Make sure you read the books before you see the movies. So much goes on in the books that never make it to the screen. Also, the surprises are so much sweeter on the page.Don't be a spoiler! Once you have read the books, don't give away any secrets. Some HP fans go to great lengths to keep from getting spoilers before they have the chance to read it themselves. Lastly, Harry Potter isn't just for children. It can be appreciated by people of all ages. So don't be embarrassed to read them yourself, and take pride in the fact that you're part of a literary trend that hasn't happened in nearly 30 years!
on 11/22/2005 Remember that as Harry grows up, so do the style and content of the books. The fifth and sixth books are far from being children's books, they are aimed much more at adults.
on 11/22/2005 If you're reading to/with a young child, ask questions. Do you know what that word means? Do you remember who that is? Who do you think he saw? Why did he say that? Who do you think said that? Asking guessing questions will improve critical thinking skills, and asking plot based questions will help them remember what's happened--Rowling can bring up things that happened in the previous book!Just be sure you don't ask too many questions, or your child may get frustrated!
on 11/22/2005 Harry Potter books are really fun and exciting to read. Trust me, you'll have a hard time putting them down!
on 11/22/2005 Be sure you ask your kids what they think they would see in the magic mirror. It will make you change your opinion about what is really important to them.
on 11/22/2005 This is what we do with the Harry Potter books rather than having them gather dust. We sign the book when we're done and include the date - the owner adds his phone number - then we pass it on to someone else. Our set is well-read and has been around!
on 11/22/2005 I always found that reading books in the car, before bed and just whenever you have time to do it is best. Also, bring your books if you're going to camp for a long time, like for months. Don't bother if it's a short camp.
on 11/22/2005 Never let someone read the books to you, because you'll only get bored. Someone read one to me and I got bored. You'll enjoy a book more if you read it by yourself.
on 11/22/2005 If you've already read the books & can't get enough, you don't have time to read OR if you're going on a car trip, buy the HP books on tape! I have all of them & they are WONDERFUL! Jim Dale narrates them & does a beautiful job. Well worth the $$$!
on 11/22/2005 Don't plan on reading one chapter at a time - I could never get away with reading less than three when I read them with my kids (not that I really wanted to stop). And these aren't short chapters, either.
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