Harry Potter

Are the Harry Potter books dangerous?*

by John Young

A contestant on the television show, The Chaser, said she had read the Harry Potter books 50 times. That’s seven volumes, including two particularly large ones. The series has been phenomenally successful, with fans of all ages. But it has been severely criticised by some, including novelist Michael O’Brien in his book, Harry Potter and the Paganization of Culture.

Some people are concerned that stories about wizards and witches will condition readers to explore the occul…

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