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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J. K. Rowling If perhaps you were doubting that this book would be darker and more complex than its predecessors you only need look at the first pages. Rowling leads of … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling Since the last book didn’t exactly leave off at a point of great hope and joyful rejoicing, I expect I’m in for more darkness with Book 6.  I’ve given myself … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J.K. Rowling I don’t know if Book Five is actually the longest Harry Potter book, but I can tell you that it certainly feels like it.  I’m excited and more than … Continue reading →

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Signs a Child is Struggling with a Book’s Content

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Mrs.N

This week Dr. J is back! I asked her “How will parents or teachers know if a child is having a bad response to the Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, The Graveyard Book or any other book with potentially … Continue reading →

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Ask an Expert – Can a Book Really Upset a Child?

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Mrs.N

In reviewing the Harry Potter series, I thought it was important to share with you not just my personal views as an experienced educator, but the views of an expert in the field, my dear friend, Dr. J. She also … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J. K. Rowling Here it is folks, Book 4.  In all of its Harry Potterish glory.  Now is where things get real as the children say.  Right here in this 700+ page … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Book 3 is now in my hands, still a relatively standard chapter book size, but we sit in the shadows of the much larger, heavier books to come as Books … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling The second installment in the Harry Potter series already weighs heavier in my hands. Not even 50 pages longer than its predecessor, nonetheless, the hardcover version I’ve gotten out … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling As someone who genuinely loved reading the Harry Potter series, it’s strange to me sometimes to be such a strong advocate against it.  My problem is not with Harry Potter, nor J. … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Harry Potter…When is it Time for Harry Potter?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Mrs.N

I was out of college when I first read Harry Potter and I fell completely and madly in love with it.  It was one of the books that reminded me, after years of forced school reading, that I did love … Continue reading →

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