Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

My eight year old grandson began reading Harry Potter this fall, and, knowing I had read the books, he wanted to discuss this one with me as he read.  Needless to say, my in-depth discussion ability was somewhat dampened by the passage of time since I had first discovered the wizarding boy wonder.  At one point, Briar asked how long it had taken me to read all the books.  When I told him it took seven years to finish them all, he looked completely schocked, and announced, "Gee, Grama--I can read faster than that, and I'm only in the third grade!"  I had to explain to him that the books, when first published, came out one book at a time, one every year.

Now, the way I look at it, if you have an eight year old boy, who loves sports and being outdoors, wanting to discuss in detail, a hefty series of wonderful books, you'd better seize the opportunity!  So I am now re-reading this much loved series. I am not allowed to get too far ahead of Briar, which is fine, since it allows me to do other reading at the same time.  We are now reading book two, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.  

Once again, I find myself highly entertained with J.K. Rowling's amazing and intricately crafted work.  This book provides an engaging introduction to Harry Potter, leaving the reader happily anticipating the next volume.  I particularly love Rowling's humor and word play, which makes the book as appealing to adults as well kids.

Thanks, Briar, for challenging your grama!  Keepin' me on my toes!