These books seem to have crossed most barriers,Blackcatter. They are sold in dozens (and dozens) of countries and I have personally seen children of all colours reading them with great enjoyment.

Of course one can find fault with these books. I would encourage you to read them all, though. (Especially the third one). There are many issues at least touched upon, and maybe that's all we could hope for given the saga and what Rowling is trying to do to keep the story flowing.

I think if you can find the time to read the third (and possibly the fourth?), you'll see why we want to defend this series so forcefully.

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