Too Old for Harry Potter [hardly]

[Gabriela <gabolamx@yahoo.com.mx>]

> The Harry Potter books are being enjoyed by adults and
> children alike because the stories grab our
> imaginations and the characters have moved right into
> our hearts.  They are well-written novels with
> intricate stories and compelling characters. They
> transport us to another world. Isn't that the very
> definition of a great book?   Likening the Harry
> Potter novels to "Now I Am Five" and other similar
> books designed for small children learning to read is
> ridiculous - and shows the author's animosity and
> glaring jealousy toward JK Rowling and her success.  
>   
> Diana (36-year-old mom of two)


I totally agree with you; I've been reading children-teens books 
lately, (and a couple of books for "grown-ups" too). I read the 
Series of Unfortunate Events books for my own enjoyment and I am 
about to finish reading them aloud to my 6 year-old daughter, and she 
loves them. I've noticed some of the persons in this group have 
mentioned Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials; would you recommend 
these books? I've been tempted to buy them, but I don't know what 
stops me from doing so. I would like to hear from you; and who knows, 
maybe we can give this Jonathan whats-his-name some material for a 
new article "Too Old for His Dark Materials" :)

P.S. Lady T-M receive a belated Christmas hug and a New Year's, one 
too.

Cheers,
Gabriela