I have read this
story many times but I don’t know why I never have reviewed before. I first
read when it came out and was about the same age as Harry at the time but even
years later I still enjoy it. A book for any age group was definitely created
with this series.
It centres around a
young boy who lost his parents and was sent to live with his aunt and uncle as
well as their son who was similar to his age but that was about all that Harry
had in common with cousin Dudley. He wasn’t treated well by the Dursleys at all
and you instantly feel sorry for the boy forced to live under the stairs. Its
then so good when you find out he is getting to leave and go to school his
parents had arranged it all at his birth but on top of that the school is to
learn magic.
Even now at 30 years
old I would love to know magic and although you know it's unrealistic for
someone to turn up and take you away to the magical school of Hogwarts you
cannot help but dream.
For me Harry was not
my favourite character throughout the series but in book one I certainly did
like him and the strength that he showed in both choosing his friend Ron on the
train even though it wasn’t likely to do him any favours and he didn’t have any
money. Definitely an admirable quality especially when you know how badly he
has been raised.
I love J.K Rowling's
imagination in writing this book and creating this whole other world.
Throughout the book I instantly become engrossed in both the story and its
reality. Both surprising and impressive given the amount of times that I have
reread this book that it can do this therefor I must recommend to anyone who
hasn’t read before. Plus those that have I actively encourage a reread ;-)
By Claire
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