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    After the success of her popular Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling has recently branched out from writing children’s literature. Her first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, explores more mature topics and is aimed at a new demographic than her previous works. She challenges social issues with her dark themes and her impeccable writing style captures the wide range of problems at the heart of a small town. It becomes more apparent throughout the novel that each character is connected in a web of

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    Harry Potter Series banned The book Harry Potter and the Half-blood prince, is part of the Harry Potter book series by JK. Rowling. This particular book is about Harry learning more about Voldemort’s past, and trying to unfold a plot that Harry believes is happening inside of Hogwarts. “Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince” by JK. Rowling has been tossed back and forth about being banned over the years. The book was banned in many schools and libraries, due to the fact that many Christian parents and

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    relation to my personal growth. I included Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban because it's my favorite out of the entire series, both book and movie. Harry Potter was such a huge part of my life while I was growing up. It was this universal cultural phenomenon that I was so excited to be part of. I grew up reading the series and being so excited every time the next movie or the next book came out and I sorely regret not attending a Harry Potter premiere when I had the chance. Notes from

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    In Teares’ article, “Harry Potter and the Technology of Magic” she argues that stories enact both fantasies and fears of children's literature. The fantasies cause the children to be more cultured however, the fear of the youth becoming eager consumers exist. Along with this argument, Teare also argues the publishing in the twenty-first century commercializes the culture. The kids want technology, souvenirs and toys but in reality these items do not benefit them. Teare uses two main thesis throughout

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    of the Harry Potter book series written by J.K. Rowling. And even though the series is extremely popular, there is still controversy as to the intention and meaning of the books. In this evaluation, I will explain how the book’s character’s relationships, plot, and theme live up to my expectation of a “life lesson” work. I understand how the word “witchcraft” can maybe be taken to mean idol rituals to some, but Rowling is conveying good morals through a fictional story. The Harry Potter books do

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    Choices run our life. These choices make us who we are, they bring despair and happiness. In the book “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling Albus Dumbledore says, “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” This quote really means that our abilities are not as important as our choices on how successful out life is. There are plenty of real life situations where this quote comes in place. I agree with this quote by Albus Dumbledore for

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    who is Harry Potter’s uncle in the series written by J.K. Rowling .This quote describes the character of Harry Potter because of his will to choose light over dark again and again. His tendency to do this has changed kids’ lives around the world from reading this series. The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, follows Harry Potter and his fellow wizards as he faces the evil Lord Voldemort and other smaller evils and lessons along his journey to becoming a grown wizard. Harry Potter has many

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    famous Wizard of Oz movie is the Harry Potter series. Best-selling British novelist J.K. Rowling has penned a saga that has become the record breaking book series in history. More importantly, the book collection, is the basis for the Harry Potter film installments and is the second highest-grossing film series in history (Wikipedia, 2015) The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two movie trailer will represent the artifact as the topic of this paper. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part two

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    Harry Potter Banned

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    "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends" (J.K. Rowling). J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter book series has become one of the popular children’s books of the past decade. The Harry Potter books have become widely known all over the world for its success on its fictitious magic storytelling. The Harry Potter story saga has been able to capture the reader’s mind and heart within reading the first few pages. It is a place where the reader can escape

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    Author J.K. Rollins created a world of wizardry and magic that is brought life through her character Harry Potter. Potter is a young wizard who embarks on a journey of mystery and magic linked together. In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the castle called Hogwarts is the main building used the most. It is here where Potter and the rest of the soon to be wizards are taught their skills while making the acquaintance of the other young wizards

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