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A couple of points. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 12/07/2010 04:10:20 PM
I like her style. I think it's light and easy, and has something to offer both children and adults. There's simple storytelling with a little embellishment, and there's not much unnecessary stuff, which is good. It is certainly her most simplistic book, but that's very appropriate since it's aimed at 10-11 year olds.

I really like, however, that she doesn't talk down to children. She doesn't make the words too easy, and she provides enough interest in her choice of words to keep children going. Learning new words rocks, and Rowling knows that.

It's nice, and easy to read, and there's nothing jarring.
*MySmiley*

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
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Re: I'm fairly certain you guys have that totally wrong... - 18/07/2010 06:17:04 PM 2135 Views
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Yet... - 18/07/2010 07:47:56 PM 1842 Views
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To quote Dumbledore... - 19/07/2010 05:57:23 AM 1775 Views
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Re: Again... - 19/07/2010 06:33:13 AM 2074 Views
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Yet another load of bosh. - 21/07/2010 01:00:14 AM 1879 Views
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