... that the puppies ate Jemima's eggs when they came to rescue her. This seems to be a trend of ironic humor in Potter's tale. Beatrix Potter tends to describe all of her animal characters in simple ways because her detailed water colored illustrations show exactly what the characters look like ... Tittlemouse, in The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, actually looks like a photograph of a real mouse ("The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies" 23). Beatrix Potter has also reproduced Jemima Puddle-Duck running down a hill in a realistic way. She created an image that looks exactly like a duck that would be ...

• Word Count: 2612
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... media have demolished their interest of reading. The amazing storyline, interesting plot and endearing characters have made the success of Harry Potter great. Harry Potter started an astounding interest for children and adults to read. J. K. Rowling, the writer and creator of Harry Potter, has written books that are easy to comprehend yet are still sophisticated in nature. J. K. Rowling's amazing and remarkable sentence structure ... and plot formation has left readers wanting more. Harry Potter books are known for their "who done it" plots which make the readers use their imagination a...

• Word Count: 470
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... action against books that they feel will have negative effects on their children's development. I have a hard time understanding why they believe the Harry Potter series will have negative effects on their children's development. I have since found that there is not a very clear policy on censorship of children ... needs to incorporate creativity and imagination. It should not discourage it. Furthermore, schools should not ban children from reading books such as the Harry Potter series. These types of books are designed to entertain. I believe that censorship in elementary schools is nec...

• Word Count: 729
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... . If these parents are concerned about the safety of their children, why let them watch violence, which is much more real than anything in the Harry Potter books, and yet try to stop them from expanding their imagination with a stimulating novel that will leave any young reader craving for more? These parents say ... again. Kids who sit in front of a computer or a television all day without ever turning the pages of an enchanting book like Harry Potter. Harry Potter isn't just another book. Harry Potter is a medium that slowly and gently lets kids who haven't read the other great literar...

• Word Count: 856
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... (in which Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione struggle to save the world and win the house cup.) To highlight the limitations of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,"" it is instructive to compare it with another children's fantasy novel in which a neophyte wizard attends a school for wizards- ... Ursula Le Guin's, "A Wizard of Earthsea."" http://dannyreviews.com/h/Harry_Potter.html. He says that Rowling reworks superficial popular ideas about magic in an ad hoc fashion, Le Guin constructs a fully-fledged, but consistent and coherent ... integral part of the imagined world and anc...

• Word Count: 903
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... decisions based on the facts (3). On the other hand, Elizabeth Schafer's book, Beacham's Sourcebooks for Teaching Young Adult Fiction: Exploring Harry Potter, influences readers by outlining many educational ideas that can be implemented in the classroom (1). These points are used to support many schools decisions ... keep the books as a part of their libraries. According to Schafer, who is a historian and expert on children's literature, the Harry Potter series can be used to spark an interest in many school subjects (Schafer 1). Some examples she gave included learning about the crimi...

• Word Count: 2595
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... a big role in comparing a movie to a book. For example, the opinion of 28 year old. "I think that the J.K. Rowling book Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone was and always will be better than the movie because Firstly, the book increases a child's imagination and lets them decide what ... all over are rejoicing while they are reading it. The movie never sends enough time developing him as a villain (Hsi, Movie Review ). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone never really unearths the wonderful film that is so clearly in J.K. Rowling's book (Gilman, Jiminy Critic). "I only wish the ......

• Word Count: 2094
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... 's triumphs and tragedies. Mellville chose to write a story that could be used as a somewhat accurate conveyance of the times. The setting of Israel Potter tends to be accurate for the time period. Most of the story took place upon a ship, where Israel worked. During the American Revoltion many ... intrigue to his tale. This tendency to add drama also helped to originally sell the novel when it was published as sections in a magazine. Israel Potter was not only a novel of excitement and adventure, it also had a message. American itself was a new and independent country with a bold and a...

• Word Count: 955
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... publisher bought it. The moment she found out that Harry would be published was one of the best times in her life. A few months after Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone was taken for publication in Britain, an American publisher bought the rights for enough money to enable J.K. to give up teaching and ... on. He thought for sure that this had to do with the Potters but the last thing he wanted to do was tell Petunia. (Mrs. Potter) As Mr. Dursley walked in to the house he decided that he would not tell petunia about what went on while he was at work today ... unremarkably turned back i...

• Word Count: 1378
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... is actually an epic that people of all ages can read, understand and enjoy, unlike the historical epics mentioned before. The adventures of Harry Potter began when he was living with his malicious aunt and uncle. After Harry's parents were killed, he was left on his aunt and ... complicate the plot. Also, Harry completed many obstacles, much like a journey, on his quest to obtain the Sorcerer's Stone. The characteristics of Harry Potter reflect timeless values such as courage and honor. Harry showed many acts of courage throughout his adventures. Harry was very courageous when he forced ...

• Word Count: 1294
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... a massively multi-player online role-playing game to a treasure hunt to a sequel, the Pottermore website will allow Potter-crazed fans to journey through the story lines of the books, starting with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," according to a statement from Rowling's media team (Clark). "It's the same story with ... part, by you, the reader. The digital generation will be able to enjoy a safe, unique online reading experience built around the Harry Potter books. Pottermore will be the place where fans of any age can share, participate in, and rediscover the stories" (Clark). ...

• Word Count: 1084
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... I agree with this in saying the book is much better than the movie. This movie was highly anticipated by moviegoers. Shawn Fitzgerald writes, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the much-anticipated film adaptation of the first of the J.K. Rowling's literary blockbusters, is the ultimate example of Hollywood playing it ... ending, but remember good always prevails over evil. This movie introduces the audience to many new-comers to the big screen. Daniel Radcliffe, is Harry Potter, Rupert Grint, as Ron, and Emma Watson, as Hermione. If these names sound funny to you it's because th...

• Word Count: 950
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... in many cases when these virtues are not apparent amongst the parental figures, other means of inspiration are sought. Louise Rennison's "Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging" and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter, and the Philosopher's Stone" are both novels that portray parental figures throughout their plots. These characters serve to reinforce the importance of supporting a child through his or her upbringing in ... grow due to different experiences within their lives; whether it is people they meet or things they discover about themselves they still require support from their loved on...

• Word Count: 2218
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

... that, although being on opposite sides, there seems to be a strange connection between Harry and Voldemort. "It is very curious indeed that you, Harry Potter should be destined for this wand when its brother-why, its brother gave you that scar. The wand chooses the wizard remember .. I think we ... must expect great things from you Mr Potter .. After all, HE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED did great things-terrible, yes but great." Another mystery is that Voldemort cannot kill Harry after ... that Voldemort, being one of the most powerful wizards could kill Harry easily, but as we read, Harry def...

• Word Count: 1796
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... five books, Harry has managed to encounter many out of the ordinary situations, and handled them like the epic heroes depicted in earlier British literature. Harry Potter, is a modern character who puts a new twist on the idea of an epic hero. In comparison to the traditional epic heroes, there are many ... are a necessity for being considered an epic hero, but the qualities he has are evolved versions of those the traditional heroes posses. In the Harry Potter books, Harry belongs to Gryffindor, which is named after Godric Gryffindor, one of the greatest wizards to ever have lived. J.K...

• Word Count: 738
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... all ages enjoy it. The opening page ends with one sentence that will leave the reader waiting for more and anticipating an extraordinary story. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone tells a great story that children especially will enjoy because there is so much action and the plot is original and different ... Stone and the events that lead up to the climax make it extremely exciting. Over all the plot in this story is incredibly well constructed. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone takes place outside of London in modern times. The time is indicated by the use of modern inventions (su...

• Word Count: 774
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... encourages children to read more. Conservatives, especially Christian conservatives, are very strict in their way of thinking. They believe children imitate what they see. One argument against children reading Harry Potter books is that it encourages children to break rules, and later they could break laws. For example, they see the main character, Harry, deliberately breaking into forbidden places and putting ... himself in dangerous situations. Thankfully, there is a majority of people who is against the censorship of Harry Potter books and thinks a child can differentiate fantasy fro...

• Word Count: 521
• Approx Pages: 2

... if you seek beneath our floors  A treasure that was never yours,  Thief, you have been warned, beware  Of finding more than treasure there."    The beginning of the popular Harry Potter series begins with the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," also known as "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in countries other than America. One night, a one-year-old Harry ... Potter is being delivered to Number 4 Pivet Drive. Ten years from that day, Harry Potter finds himself looking at a letter addressed to him:   "Mr. H, Potter  The Cupboard under the Stairs  4 Pri...

• Word Count: 598
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... J.K. Rowling. The Copyright date of the book is 1998 and the book contains 309 pages. 2) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is about a boy named Harry Potter who found out he was a wizard who as a baby drained the powers of the most dangerous wizard Voldemort. Potter was sent to a wizardry school named Hogwarts, where he studied magic. There strange things happened to him ... stone until the school's master Dumbledore stops Quirrel. Voldemort ends up escaping but once again Harry defeated him. 3) The significance of the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is that the book is ...

• Word Count: 425
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... coming out with four more books in the coming years. Just to quickly run through the two previous books; Harry Potter is a wizard, who's parents were killed by the worst dark wizard ever known. The reason why Harry Potter is still around, is because Lord Voldemort failed to kill Harry. His spell hit Harry, but then backfired on Voldemort ... his fellow wizard students) and Hagrid the gamekeeper who was expelled from Hogwarts but allowed a job as the gamekeeper. Now to get to the Prisoner of Azkaban. Harry Potter is back for the summer at the Dursley's home. The Dursley's are his mothers ...

• Word Count: 1978
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Everyone has a skill or something special about them that they are known for. Harry Potter, for example, the main character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was written by J.K. Rowling, is known for being "the boy who lived". His skills are defeating ... youngest house player in a century. His skills are thought to be inherited by his father James Potter, who was also a Quidditch player. This unknowingly gathers more fans for Harry, and further increases his popularity. Harry Potter is more than "the boy who lived". His personality is a major thing that his ... the nerd becomes just s...

• Word Count: 717
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... , makes mistakes and every one of them has its own consequences. So, the characters learn to survive, just like in real life. After explaining these topics, in my opinion, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a well-argued work and it can be related to significant education issues, including the acquisition of social, moral and cultural values. Another positive point is ... book, but, on the other hand, it is easy and fast to read, and I think the prose is quite simple and not really challenging. In my own view, I find Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone quite conservative...

• Word Count: 1355
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... the book we're omitted from the film. Among the characters who are noticeably absent are two house elves; Dobby, who is introduced in a previous Harry Potter novel and Winky, who's a character in the book, but never appears in the movie. Although the movie is excellent, and certainly worth watching, leaving these ... two characters behind on the pages of the book is a distraction for the true Potter fan. The elf, Dobby, gains the reader's affection when he explains the difficult life of a house elf in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. His return in the fourth novel reminds readers...

• Word Count: 764
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography

... by J.K. Rowling, are fantasy novels filled with witches wizards and mythical creatures. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2003) is about Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over the summer ... J K Rowling started writing these books because she was bored with the world as it was and thought that Harry's world might be a bit more interesting. Fundamentally Harry Potter is a traditional good versus evil story. Harry is the one who, according to prophecy, can defeat the Dark Lord (Voldemort) an evil wizard who uses his powers ... to murder hundreds ...

• Word Count: 768
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... the Prisoner of Azkaban (E2B) Dear Mrs. Farkas, My book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by J.K Rowling. It is about Harry Potter, a young wizard who is now 13, and is known by every wizard because he survived from the greatest dark wizard, Voldemort. Harry has ... Whomping Willow and the tunnel for Remus to stay every month because he was dangerous. He was happy he had friends, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and James Potter. When Lupin's friends found out that he was a werewolf they helped him they decided to become Animagus. They also told on how Black tricked Snape into ...

• Word Count: 1823
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School