This book opened up the world of children's literature. It is smart on so many levels and is enjoyed by children and adults. I first read this book as soon as it came out and immediately knew it was something special. I ran out and bought copies for all the eleven-year-olds in my life.
Since it's been 20+ years since its original publication, I thought I'd reread the books and see how they held up. While it may have been a while since I read the books that doesn't mean Harry and pals have been absent from my life. I've seen all the movies several times, play HP trivia, enjoy all the cultural references, and have proudly knitted (and wear) a Gryffindor scarf.
Boy oh boy, did the books hold up!! I think they were better the second time around. I appreciated the names of the characters and spells much more, could pick up subtle foreshadowing, and really took the time to immerse myself into the rich world JK Rowling has created.
This is a series worth returning to again and again.
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