About this title: Since the 1997 release of J K Rowling's first novel - "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" - no series of children's books has been more incredibly popular or widely influential. How do we explain the enormous appeal of these stories to children? In this original interpretation of the Harry Potter sensation, Edmund M Kern argues the attraction of these stories to children comes not only from the fantastical elements embedded in the plots, but also from their underlying moral messages. Children genuinely desire to follow Harry, as he confronts a host of challenges in an uncertain world, ...
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Description: Fine. 1591021332 THE BOOK IS NEW AND NEVER READ; THERE MAY BE SOME LIGHT SHELF-WEAR ON THE COVER, BUT THE INSIDE OF THE BOOK IS IN GREAT CONDITION. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Date Published: 2003-09
ISBN-13:9781591021339ISBN:1591021332
Description: Like New. Excellent copy ~ Cover shows very modest edgewear, slight corner curling to front panel & a very minor scratch to rear panel ~ Spine remains uncreased ~ Inside pages clean ~ Binding tight & square ~ read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781591021339ISBN:1591021332
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 296 p. Audience: General/trade. Oversized softcover trade paperback, Fine Condition (Brand new book! ), Original price of $17.00 (Religion). read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PROMETHEUS BKS
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781591021339ISBN:1591021332
Description: New. In this original interpretation of the Harry Potter sensation, Kern argues that the attraction of these stories to children comes not only from the fantastical elements embedded in the plots, but also from their underlying moral messages. read more
"I just read a few chapters, not the entire book, but this guy is pretty repetitive and it seems like J.K. Rowling can do no good. It was an okay read."
"This is rather an academic read, but if you are in the mood for that, it satisfies. The PhD author explores major themes in Harry Potter and compares it to the classic Greek philosophy of stoicism. I was suddenly transported back to 11th grade English, and enjoyed it. The only caution regarding expectations is that this book only covers the first 4 books and not the whole series. However, the concepts definitely translate and anyone can extrapolate and apply them."
"I imagine that this book was helpful several years ago when parents were nervous about letting their children read a book involving witchcraft and wizardry. The book seems a little outdated now (as it was written before books 6 and 7 of the series were published) but still makes some interesting ties between classical wisdom, problem of evil, and morality with the Potter series."
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