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ERIC Number: EJ652487
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0894-2498
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Understanding Harry: The Potter Frenzy and Furor.
Saltman, Judith; Denton, Peter H.; Opar, Tamara
Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v15 n3 p24-33 Spr 2002
Includes three articles: Harry Potter's Family Tree; What Could Be Wrong with Harry Potter?; Why Do Children Love Harry? that discuss the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Highlights include censorship issues; their place in children's literature; relationships to other authors; the appeal to adult readers; characterization; criticism of the series from conservative religious groups; moral issues of good and evil; and reasons for their popularity. (LRW)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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