... that it can be used to educate children and the characters can be compared to stereotypical people and situations in real life, which are merely cloaked in fantasy to disguise a classic story of good v. evil which should be accepted for what it is, a really good story. This extremely controversial series has parents and religious leaders across the world denouncing the books ... mythology, literature, history, and so much more. Exploring these references is a great way to help kids discover more about Harry's world and their own"(1). Schafer's book enables even the casual reader to full...

• Word Count: 2595
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate