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From: Nancy A. Anderson <anderson>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:30:29 -0500
Nearly all fantasy and folklore books contain magic--even if the magic is only that animals can talk. I don't think that is the core of the issue. I own the trilogy, and I enjoy reading the books. However, I think parents object to books about the occult, as opposed to--for example--books about a magical school bus that can fly (among other things). Some parents do not believe a positive portrayal of the occult (however funny) is appropriate for their children.
Nancy A. Anderson, EdD University of South Florida 813/97425
----- Original Message ----From: Caryn Cullen To: Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 1:29 PM Subject: Harry Potter
Received on Wed 24 Nov 1999 06:30:29 PM CST
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:30:29 -0500
Nearly all fantasy and folklore books contain magic--even if the magic is only that animals can talk. I don't think that is the core of the issue. I own the trilogy, and I enjoy reading the books. However, I think parents object to books about the occult, as opposed to--for example--books about a magical school bus that can fly (among other things). Some parents do not believe a positive portrayal of the occult (however funny) is appropriate for their children.
Nancy A. Anderson, EdD University of South Florida 813/97425
----- Original Message ----From: Caryn Cullen To: Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 1:29 PM Subject: Harry Potter
Received on Wed 24 Nov 1999 06:30:29 PM CST
