Mag thanks for the tip on when the new book will be out, my son and I ahve been waiting for it:). Blackcatter I can only speak for my kids and their friends but after reading Harry Potter they were interested in readingother books as well. My 12 year old son just finnished The Lord of the Rings Triology and now is reading a Japanese based fantasy. He likes reading all different kinds of books and is well above his age reading level. I can definately say that giving a child a love of all books is a valuable gift and one that will hepl them through out there life.

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