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Harry Potter-Review

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One of the most enthralling series of fantasy novels written by the author J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter the series chronicles the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story concerns Harry's magical life at Hogwarts and his struggle against Lord Voldemort, a malicious dark wizard whose intention is to become immortal, infiltrate the wizard governing body known as the Ministry of Magic, and subjugate all wizards and muggles - a term referring to non-magical people. Throughout the book, J.K. Rowling succeeded in making the previous dull, far-fetched wizarding world come to life again.

I first encountered the magnificent novel, the first series of the seven, Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone (also known as Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone) at eight years old, skipping from chapter to chapter, choosing to read shorter sentences and dialogue only. Then when I was ten, I had a go at the complicated-looking, extensive paragraphs, which also meant reading the whole series from the beginning to the very end. 

It was until when I finished them inadvertently that I begin to realize how utterly exquisite and fascinating her writing was. The novel, which was my first one, had an extremely strong impact on my reading as it opened a fresh – and more challenging – world of literature for me. In other words, Harry Potter led me to try and succeed in reading heavy-bound novels both written in English and Chinese.

The novel appeals most to teenagers at twelve to eighteen years old, as it illustrates the issue of school life, friendship, exclusion, and more. However, it can also be enjoyed by kids and the elderly who equally love its charm as well. It is a well-known masterpiece for anyone who loves fantasy and magical novels. Do not miss this brilliant New York Times bestseller of the year 1997~2007.