All I can say is thank goodness - for those of you out there who recognize the
amazing nature of these books. Am I sorry the series is over? Yes! Anything that
puts a book in a child's hand and gets him to read with that much enthusiasm is a
miracle. (And I absolutely love them myself.)
Yesterday, when I read several posts about LIBRARIANS who are glad the hype is
over, I was surprised. (OK, I will give you that Harry did get a little whiney in
a couple of the books, but then he was a teenager. Ever hear one whine?) I just
couldn't believe I was reading posts from people dedicated to encouraging children
to read complaining that kids were standing in line to buy a book. I just hope
there's another series in the making right now that will keep this reading hype
machine rolling.
Valerie Dieter
English Teacher
Chesterfield Co.
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