Books for Kids

Title of the book: Harry Potter

Author of book: J.K. Rowling

Is there an authors bio in the back?: Yes

What does it say about the author?: J.K. Rowling has win countless awards from her best selling series Harry Potter and was granted the position as an officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Describe the cover in a detailed sentence: Harry is surrounded by a candlelit room with his wand drawn, and on the back Ron and Hermione are standing with Mad Eye Moody in a door way looking suspicious.

# of pages: 870

List of characters: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledor, and Snape.

Describe the setting: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 

Summarize the book in 3 sentences: Harry is traumatized by the tragic death that takes place in the previous book and is now infuriated by the Death Eaters. He comes to find out that his father founded a secret underground rebellion called The Order of the Phoenix and Harry joins. Later on he goes on a search for Voldemort and ends up battling him.

Does this book... (Yes, or no)

Have animals as characters? Yes

Use rhyme? Yes

Teach a lesson? Yes

Have monsters or creatures? Yes

Have kids as characters? Yes

Have adults as characters? Yes

Use humor? Yes

Have illustrations? Yes

Use photos? No

Use a sentimental tone? Yes

One word or phrase repeated throughout the book? Yes?

Copy down your favorite/ most interesting sentence in the book: "Instead he smiled, raised his hand in farewell, turned around and led the way out of the station toward the sunlit street with uncle Vernon, aunt petunia and Dudley in his wake.

What ages are most drawn to this book? All ages.

Why?: because it triggers everyone's imagination.

Is this a book you would have liked as a child?: I did.

Why?: because they made me want to be a wizard.