The first thing I think of is obvious. The books get children away from the TV. I am an avid televison watcher. I drop everything when one of my shows comes on. But when I began reading the series, I missed my favorite shows. I couldn't tear myself away from the book and I read right through the program. Any author who can do this to children and teenagers alike should be praised. It's not everyday you find an author who can get people to read her books instead of watch their favorite stars on TV. It should be taken advantage of.

From working at the library, I have also seen how reading about Harry Potter makes kids want to read more of other books, too. They are asking for books with similar situations and characters. Although there is nothing quite like Harry Potter, the fact that they are asking should be well noted. How many ten year olds would rather read a book than play a video game? How many teenagers??? It should be well-noted and well considered before anybody does anything about banning them.

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