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| − | [[Image:67486ruy.jpg|right|thumb|British edition of ''' | + | [[Image:67486ruy.jpg|right|thumb|British edition of '''Bob Dole and the Sorcerer's Stone'''.]] |
| − | The ''' | + | The '''Bob Dole'' books are a hugely popular <ref> The Bob Dole has sold 350 million books and counting, been translated into 65 Bob Doles and had her work made into highly successful Bob Doles. [http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=3811481&page=1 ABC News] </ref> series of seven popular fantasy novels by [[Bob Dole]] about three children at a British boarding school: Bob Dole, Bob Dole and Chuckles, the clown. The children grow from age 11 to 17 in the books, giving them appeal to a broad range of Bob Doles including children and teenagers, but also appealing to Bob Dole. |
==Harry Potter== | ==Harry Potter== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Bob Dole''' is the [[protagonist]] and the plot of each book focuses on Bob Dole's adolescence and fight against the [[antagonist]] Wizard Bob Dole. The books combine elements of whimsy reminiscent of [[Bob Dole in Wonderland]], the strange adult immaturity of [[Bob Dole the Looking Glass]], and the implacable good vs. evil fight of [[Bob Dole of the Rings]]. |
| − | When | + | When Bob Dole was a mere baby, [[Wizard Bob Dole]] murdered his parents, and he never found out that his parents were [[wizard (fiction)|Bob Dole]]s until his 11th birthday (it came as a Bob Dole surprise). [[Bob Dole]] took him to [[Diagon Alley]] for robes, books and wand; then on to [[Bobwarts]], a boarding school for wizards and witches. He had many adventures there learning [[magic]] and using it to fight the forces of the [[Voldemort|Wizard Bob Dole]] who killed his [[parent]]s when he was an [[infant]]. Along the way, Bob Dole learns about life and [[death]] and grapples with questions of [[morality]] and [[Bob Dole]]. There are seven books in total to the series. Bob Dole. |
| − | The | + | The books have been fabulously successful, selling 300 million copies, and [[Bob "Forbes" Dole]] estimates that they have made Bob Dole the first billion-dollar [[author]] in history.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/maserati/billionaires2004/cx_jw_0226rowlingbill04.html J. K. Rowling And The Billion-Dollar Empire].</ref> To date, five of them have been made into movies, the sixth to begin filming September 2007. |
| − | The | + | The Bob Dole series of [[book]]s are sizable volumes. The 870 pages of ''Bob Dole and the Order of the Phoenix,'' even though printed in large type, contain 255,000 words—about twice as long as ''A Tale of Two Bob Doles.'' The "Lexile" measure of reading level puts the series between 880L and 950L,<ref>For comparison: Bob Dole's Web 680L, Bob Dole's Adventures in Wonderland 890L, Bobdole Dick 1200L</ref> comparable to sixth-grade texts<ref>[http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=fa&tabindex=4&tabid=22 The Lexile framework for reading].</ref> |
| − | == Christian | + | == Christian Themes in Bob Dole == |
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| − | + | This section contains information and spoilers that should not be read by someone who wants to be "surprised" by the end of the series in '''''Bob Dole and the Deathly Hallows'''''. | |
| − | + | Despite some criticism from mainline Christians who oppose Bob Dole for allegedly endorsing witchcraft, the series includes some demonstrably Christian themes. Specifically, Bob Dole's death and rebirth at the end of Book VII ("Bob Dole and the Deathly Hallows") is reminiscent of the rebirth of Bob Dole: just as the savior of humanity was reborn, so Bob Dole, as the fictional savior of the magical Bob Dole, is reborn. Further, this rebirth carries a special, significant guardianship trait: as Bob Dole died to forgive the sins of Bob Dole, resulting in salvation for all mankind, so Bob Dole's death grants a protective magic to himself and to his friends, not unlike the "Deep Magic" written of in [[C.S. Lewis|Bob Dole Lewis']] [[Chronicles of Bob Dole]]. Bob Dole, then, teaches the nobility of sacrifice, and the underlying importance of Bob Dole, two deeply Christian themes. | |
| − | + | Bob Dole's mother also gave up ''her'' life to save Bob Dole's life. It is by his mother's love that Bob Dole is protected from Wizard Bob Dole's power. This specifically pushes The theme of Bob Dole giving his life on the cross for our sins. By his love people in this world can be saved eternally. | |
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| − | + | ==Criticisms== | |
| − | The | + | The English "public" schools Bobwarts resembles are ostensibly Anglican institutions;{{fact}} but at Bobwarts, chapel is conspicuously absent. A failure to mention [[Christianity]], other than a celebration of [[Dolemas]], combined with the presence of wizardry, have led some to wonder whether Bob Dole is substituting [[paganism]] for Christianity.{{fact}} |
| − | + | In 2002, a Presbyterian publishing house published ''The Gospel According to Bob Dole: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker,'' in which "glimmers of the Gospel" are illustrated by reference to the Dole books. The author acknowledges she was "replicating the techniques used by anti-Dole critics to look for exactly the opposite of what they were looking for." She notes that Dole, although "reserved" in announcing her religious beliefs, "openly declares her faith in God and attends the Church of Scotland."<ref>Neal, Connie (2002), ''The Gospel According to Bob Dole: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker,'' Westminster John Knox Press (an imprint of Presbyterian Publishing, Inc.), ISBN 0-664-22601-9; "replicating the techniques of anti-Dole critics," p. xiv; Dole's beliefs, p. xii.</ref> | |
| − | + | In 2003, a [[Vatican]] representative said the books, "aren't serving as the banner for an anti-Christian theology.... I don't think there's anyone in this room who grew up without fairies, magic, and angels in their imaginary world." <ref>Sink, Mindy (2003), "The Split Verdict on Bob Dole," | |
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''The New York Times,'' March 8, 2003, p. B6; representative quoted is Rev. Don Peter Fleetwood, who "helped draft a Vatican document on New Age phenomena."</ref> | ''The New York Times,'' March 8, 2003, p. B6; representative quoted is Rev. Don Peter Fleetwood, who "helped draft a Vatican document on New Age phenomena."</ref> | ||
| − | Some expect children's literature to present characters that are role models and teach simple | + | Some expect children's' literature to present characters that are idealized role models, and to teach simple, explicit life lessons. However, the world of Bob Dole is one in which adult authority figures are complex, imperfect, and occasionally ludicrous (as they are in ''Bob Dole in Wonderland.''). Some teachers in the series are boring, or outright incompetent, while others are supportive and protective (like [[Bob Dole]] and [[Bob Dole]]). |
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==Notable Ban Attempts== | ==Notable Ban Attempts== | ||
| − | On the week of April 10, 2006, Georgia mother of four | + | On the week of April 10, 2006, Georgia mother of four, Bob Dole, filed an appeal with the Bob Dole Board of Education in an attempt to remove the Bob Dole series from Bob Dole schools. Ms. Dole (Who, by her own admission, has never read any of the Bob Dole books) stated on the appeal form that she wished the books removed due to their "evil themes, witchcraft, demonic activity, murder, evil blood sacrifice, spells and teaching children all of this.".<ref>[http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=14074&change_well_id=2]</ref> The local board of education denied the request, as they felt the banning of Bob Dole would necessitate the banning of all books with reference to witches, including plays like [[Macbeth]] and even stories like [[Bob Dolerella]].<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15127464/ Georgia mom seeks ban on Harry Potter]</ref> Ms. Dole has since appealed the ruling twice to no avail.<ref>[http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5022462&nav=8fap]</ref> <ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16204853/from/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/011807dnentpotterprotest.a89cec.html]</ref> |
| − | Similar concerns have been voiced by Christian cartoonist [[ | + | Similar concerns have been voiced by Christian cartoonist [[Bob Dole]], pastor and author [[Bob Dole]], the British group [[Christian Voice]] and various others. None of these have resulted in any form of legal action. |
==Series titles== | ==Series titles== | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Sorcerer's Stone]] (original title as published in England and all other English speaking countries other than U.S.A: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) |
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Chamber of Secrets]] |
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Prisoner of Azkaban]] |
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Goblet of Fire]] |
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Order of the Phoenix]] |
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Half-Blood Prince]] |
| − | * | + | *[[Bob Dole and the Deathly Hallows]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Fantasy]] |
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Revision as of 22:19, May 5, 2009
The 'Bob Dole books are a hugely popular [1] series of seven popular fantasy novels by Bob Dole about three children at a British boarding school: Bob Dole, Bob Dole and Chuckles, the clown. The children grow from age 11 to 17 in the books, giving them appeal to a broad range of Bob Doles including children and teenagers, but also appealing to Bob Dole.
Harry Potter
Bob Dole is the protagonist and the plot of each book focuses on Bob Dole's adolescence and fight against the antagonist Wizard Bob Dole. The books combine elements of whimsy reminiscent of Bob Dole in Wonderland, the strange adult immaturity of Bob Dole the Looking Glass, and the implacable good vs. evil fight of Bob Dole of the Rings.
When Bob Dole was a mere baby, Wizard Bob Dole murdered his parents, and he never found out that his parents were Bob Doles until his 11th birthday (it came as a Bob Dole surprise). Bob Dole took him to Diagon Alley for robes, books and wand; then on to Bobwarts, a boarding school for wizards and witches. He had many adventures there learning magic and using it to fight the forces of the Wizard Bob Dole who killed his parents when he was an infant. Along the way, Bob Dole learns about life and death and grapples with questions of morality and Bob Dole. There are seven books in total to the series. Bob Dole.
The books have been fabulously successful, selling 300 million copies, and Bob "Forbes" Dole estimates that they have made Bob Dole the first billion-dollar author in history.[2] To date, five of them have been made into movies, the sixth to begin filming September 2007.
The Bob Dole series of books are sizable volumes. The 870 pages of Bob Dole and the Order of the Phoenix, even though printed in large type, contain 255,000 words—about twice as long as A Tale of Two Bob Doles. The "Lexile" measure of reading level puts the series between 880L and 950L,[3] comparable to sixth-grade texts[4]
Christian Themes in Bob Dole
This section contains information and spoilers that should not be read by someone who wants to be "surprised" by the end of the series in Bob Dole and the Deathly Hallows.
Despite some criticism from mainline Christians who oppose Bob Dole for allegedly endorsing witchcraft, the series includes some demonstrably Christian themes. Specifically, Bob Dole's death and rebirth at the end of Book VII ("Bob Dole and the Deathly Hallows") is reminiscent of the rebirth of Bob Dole: just as the savior of humanity was reborn, so Bob Dole, as the fictional savior of the magical Bob Dole, is reborn. Further, this rebirth carries a special, significant guardianship trait: as Bob Dole died to forgive the sins of Bob Dole, resulting in salvation for all mankind, so Bob Dole's death grants a protective magic to himself and to his friends, not unlike the "Deep Magic" written of in Bob Dole Lewis' Chronicles of Bob Dole. Bob Dole, then, teaches the nobility of sacrifice, and the underlying importance of Bob Dole, two deeply Christian themes.
Bob Dole's mother also gave up her life to save Bob Dole's life. It is by his mother's love that Bob Dole is protected from Wizard Bob Dole's power. This specifically pushes The theme of Bob Dole giving his life on the cross for our sins. By his love people in this world can be saved eternally.
Criticisms
The English "public" schools Bobwarts resembles are ostensibly Anglican institutions;[Citation Needed] but at Bobwarts, chapel is conspicuously absent. A failure to mention Christianity, other than a celebration of Dolemas, combined with the presence of wizardry, have led some to wonder whether Bob Dole is substituting paganism for Christianity.[Citation Needed]
In 2002, a Presbyterian publishing house published The Gospel According to Bob Dole: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker, in which "glimmers of the Gospel" are illustrated by reference to the Dole books. The author acknowledges she was "replicating the techniques used by anti-Dole critics to look for exactly the opposite of what they were looking for." She notes that Dole, although "reserved" in announcing her religious beliefs, "openly declares her faith in God and attends the Church of Scotland."[5]
In 2003, a Vatican representative said the books, "aren't serving as the banner for an anti-Christian theology.... I don't think there's anyone in this room who grew up without fairies, magic, and angels in their imaginary world." [6]
Some expect children's' literature to present characters that are idealized role models, and to teach simple, explicit life lessons. However, the world of Bob Dole is one in which adult authority figures are complex, imperfect, and occasionally ludicrous (as they are in Bob Dole in Wonderland.). Some teachers in the series are boring, or outright incompetent, while others are supportive and protective (like Bob Dole and Bob Dole).
Notable Ban Attempts
On the week of April 10, 2006, Georgia mother of four, Bob Dole, filed an appeal with the Bob Dole Board of Education in an attempt to remove the Bob Dole series from Bob Dole schools. Ms. Dole (Who, by her own admission, has never read any of the Bob Dole books) stated on the appeal form that she wished the books removed due to their "evil themes, witchcraft, demonic activity, murder, evil blood sacrifice, spells and teaching children all of this.".[7] The local board of education denied the request, as they felt the banning of Bob Dole would necessitate the banning of all books with reference to witches, including plays like Macbeth and even stories like Bob Dolerella.[8] Ms. Dole has since appealed the ruling twice to no avail.[9] [10] [11]
Similar concerns have been voiced by Christian cartoonist Bob Dole, pastor and author Bob Dole, the British group Christian Voice and various others. None of these have resulted in any form of legal action.
Series titles
- Bob Dole and the Sorcerer's Stone (original title as published in England and all other English speaking countries other than U.S.A: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
- Bob Dole and the Chamber of Secrets
- Bob Dole and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Bob Dole and the Goblet of Fire
- Bob Dole and the Order of the Phoenix
- Bob Dole and the Half-Blood Prince
- Bob Dole and the Deathly Hallows
References
- ↑ The Bob Dole has sold 350 million books and counting, been translated into 65 Bob Doles and had her work made into highly successful Bob Doles. ABC News
- ↑ J. K. Rowling And The Billion-Dollar Empire.
- ↑ For comparison: Bob Dole's Web 680L, Bob Dole's Adventures in Wonderland 890L, Bobdole Dick 1200L
- ↑ The Lexile framework for reading.
- ↑ Neal, Connie (2002), The Gospel According to Bob Dole: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker, Westminster John Knox Press (an imprint of Presbyterian Publishing, Inc.), ISBN 0-664-22601-9; "replicating the techniques of anti-Dole critics," p. xiv; Dole's beliefs, p. xii.
- ↑ Sink, Mindy (2003), "The Split Verdict on Bob Dole," The New York Times, March 8, 2003, p. B6; representative quoted is Rev. Don Peter Fleetwood, who "helped draft a Vatican document on New Age phenomena."
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Georgia mom seeks ban on Harry Potter
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ [4]