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Juxtapose note on length with inspiring loving of reading. Remove judgemental statement, let readers make their own judgements balance of damage versus good
Further, allegations of the damaging nature of Harry Potter ''propter'' witchcraft, even if true, are insubstantial next to the good that has been done by the series. Harry Potter has inspired hundreds of thousands of children across the globe to learn to love to read, the foundation of an education that could propel a child into the biological sciences.
Further, allegations of the damaging nature of Harry Potter ''propter'' witchcraft, even if true, are insubstantial next to the good that has been done by the series. Harry Potter has inspired hundreds of thousands of children across the globe to learn to love to read, the foundation of an education that could propel a child into the biological sciences.
The Harry Potter novels, particularly the later ones, are long. The 870 pages of "Harry Potter 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 Cities.''
Some expect childrens' literature to present characters that are idealized role models, and teach simple, explicit life lessons. However, like other classics of children's literature, the world of Harry Potter is one in which adult authority figures are complex, imperfect, and occasionally ludicrous (as they are in ''Alice in Wonderland.'') Harry himself, while basically a "good" person, is sometimes petty-minded, jealous, or just plain mischievous (like Tom Sawyer, or Holden Caulfield).
Some expect childrens' literature to present characters that are idealized role models, and teach simple, explicit life lessons. However, like other classics of children's literature, the world of Harry Potter is one in which adult authority figures are complex, imperfect, and occasionally ludicrous (as they are in ''Alice in Wonderland.'') Harry himself, while basically a "good" person, is sometimes petty-minded, jealous, or just plain mischievous (like Tom Sawyer, or Holden Caulfield).
The good done by Harry Potter in making reading "popular" has even been recognized by governments. On July 20, 2005, at [[Prime Minister's Questions], the Right Honourable [[Tony Blair]], Prime Minister at the time, joined the [[House of Commons]] in lauding [[J.K. Rowling]] for her contribution to the education of British young minds.
The good done by Harry Potter in making reading "popular" has even been recognized by governments. On July 20, 2005, at [[Prime Minister's Questions], the Right Honourable [[Tony Blair]], Prime Minister at the time, joined the [[House of Commons]] in lauding [[J.K. Rowling]] for her contribution to the education of British young minds.
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