[HPforGrownups] Lockhart as Pullman?

[Taryn Kimel]

No: HPFGUIDX 91161

Siriusly Snapey Susan:
What I am intrigued by is Granger's contention that Gilderoy Lockhart 
is likely patterned on Philip Pullman.  NOTE:  I HAVE NOT YET READ 
THE PULLMAN BOOKS, which is why I am turning to you all wise 
people!!  What I'd like to know is:

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2) whether Pullman's books seem to be something JKR might possibly 
see as "dangerous" [one of Granger's assertions], because they are so 
materialistic and because of his alleged personal aversion to 
anything spiritual or otherworldly or afterlife-y or higher plane-y.

Taryn:
This one is a definite NO, as JKR has recommended Philip Pullman multiple times in interviews.

-Are there any books you would recommend to your fans to read while they await Book 5?

-Loads! Read E. Nesbit, Philip Pullman, Henrietta Branford, Paul Gallico. Just read!

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/quickquotes/articles/2000/1000-scholastic-chat.htm

But Rowling did list some of her favorite children's authors, saying she has been inspired by the likes of Philip Pullman, Paul Gallico and, the grande dame of children's fantasy novels, E. Nesbitt. 

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/quickquotes/articles/1999/1099-postgazette-macphers.html

Philip Pullman is a writer I very much admire. I think he can write most adult authors off the page. . . . I think he's amazing. His book 'Clockwork' is a book that I think is an absolutely stunning piece of work. I often get asked at events. 'What can I read? I'm done with the Harry Potter book.' That's the book I recommend.

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/quickquotes/articles/2000/1000-oregonian-baker.htm?/books/00/10/al_11browl22.frame

Basically, just do a search on "Pullman" at Quick Quotes and you'll get a large amount. Pullman's lack of return enthusiasm for the Harry Potter books is unfortunate, but nothing to linger on. JKR's multiple recommendations of his books TO children make it pretty obvious (to me) that she doesn't find them to be dangerous for young people.

--Taryn

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