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From: ALevine at Scholastic.com <ALevine>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:20:23 -0400
I want to respond to Mr. Orgus's assertion that "the "Potter" books hit just the right note of mediocrity to be appealing."
It may certainly be his opinion (and we're all entitled to them!) but contrary opinions are also on public record:
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE received starred reviews in Booklist, PW, and School Library Journal. In the Booklist review, Michael Cart commented: "Rowling's first novel, which has won numberous prizes in England, is a brilliantly imagined and beautifully written fantasy that incorporates elements of traditional British school stories without once violating the magical underpinnings of the plot. In fact, Rowling's wonderful ability to put a fantastic spin on sports, student rivalry, and eccentric faculty contributes to the humor, charm, and ,well, delight of her uttely captivating story."
Some of the prizes Mr. Cart referred to include Britain's National Book Award, and a shortlisting for the Carnegie Medal (the equivalent of a Newbery Honor)
In the United States, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE was named a "Best Book of 1998" by Publisher's Weekly, SLJ, Parenting Magazine and the New York Public Library. It was named an ALA Notable book and a Best Book for Young Adults. It was named a Booklist Editor's Choice, and a Book Links "Lasting Connections."
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Received on Tue 25 May 1999 12:20:23 PM CDT
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:20:23 -0400
I want to respond to Mr. Orgus's assertion that "the "Potter" books hit just the right note of mediocrity to be appealing."
It may certainly be his opinion (and we're all entitled to them!) but contrary opinions are also on public record:
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE received starred reviews in Booklist, PW, and School Library Journal. In the Booklist review, Michael Cart commented: "Rowling's first novel, which has won numberous prizes in England, is a brilliantly imagined and beautifully written fantasy that incorporates elements of traditional British school stories without once violating the magical underpinnings of the plot. In fact, Rowling's wonderful ability to put a fantastic spin on sports, student rivalry, and eccentric faculty contributes to the humor, charm, and ,well, delight of her uttely captivating story."
Some of the prizes Mr. Cart referred to include Britain's National Book Award, and a shortlisting for the Carnegie Medal (the equivalent of a Newbery Honor)
In the United States, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE was named a "Best Book of 1998" by Publisher's Weekly, SLJ, Parenting Magazine and the New York Public Library. It was named an ALA Notable book and a Best Book for Young Adults. It was named a Booklist Editor's Choice, and a Book Links "Lasting Connections."
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Received on Tue 25 May 1999 12:20:23 PM CDT
