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Presentation by: Aleshia Harding

Presentation by: Aleshia Harding. Harry Potter. What is Harry Potter ? Fans of Harry Potter Opposition to Harry Potter. What is Harry Potter?. Harry Potter was written by author J.K. Rowling and published in 1998 Movies based on the books filmed since 2001

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Presentation by: Aleshia Harding

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  1. Presentation by: Aleshia Harding

  2. Harry Potter • What is Harry Potter? • Fans of Harry Potter • Opposition to Harry Potter

  3. What is Harry Potter? • Harry Potter was written by author J.K. Rowling and published in 1998 • Movies based on the books filmed since 2001 • Six of seven planned volumes released • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince released July 2005 • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire the movie comes out November 18th • Very popular among fans young and old

  4. Harry Potter Books • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince • Harry Potter and the ???

  5. Who Reads About Harry? • Young children even under the age of 10 • 59% said the books helped them improve reading • 48% said the books made them want to read more • High school and college students • “I love the Harry Potter books; my entire family reads them. We even go out to see the movies together on opening night.” Amy Mangan, a senior at UMCP. • Adults over age 35 (over half of readers!) • Used in college class curriculum • “Witch City” Salem, Massachusetts

  6. Harry Potter’s Opposition • Extremist Christian Groups • Reverend Louis P. Sheldon of the Traditional Values Coalition • Kjose Ministries • School Boards • Cedarville, Arkansas in 2001

  7. Summary • Harry Potter is popular • People of all ages read it • Some groups believe Harry Potter promotes witchcraft, immoral behavior, and is a bad influence on children • Do you read about Harry?

  8. Any Questions?

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