Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Author: J.K. Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Plot Synopsis:
In the 3rd installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter, orphaned at 1 year old when powerful dark wizard Lord Voldemort killed his parents, returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While trying to make it through the school year, Harry and his fellow classmates fear an escaped murderer from the wizarding prison Azkaban. When Harry and his two best friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley discover a surprising truth, they must turn back time to save the lives of the innocent and try to bring the truth to light.Appeal and Fantasy Characteristics:
- Magical powers and creatures
- Struggle between Good vs. Evil
- Balance of humor and darkness
- Likable characters with both strengths and weaknesses
- Adventure and suspense throughout
- Pace starts slow then builds throughout
- Appeal to both children and adults
Read-a-likes:
- Spiderwick Chronicles / Holly Black
- Circle of Magic / Tamora Pierce
- Sea of Troll trilogy / Nancy Farmer
Abby,
ReplyDeleteThere are so many people that like Harry Potter me included. The only thing is that I did not read the series. I watched the movies instead. I had already seen the first three movies then I tried to read the series and I couldn't do it. Maybe one day I will be able to. These books are magical and the books are still very popular at the library where I work. Nice job on appeal factor! Also, I like that you added that it appeals to both adults and children. I believe that this is important since some adults might not try it just because it is shelved in the youth section of our library. Although, I am pretty sure that many adults have read this book and series.
I see Abby, you forgot to put in the read-a-likes J.K. Rowling's books. Those who aren't familiar with the series needs to know where this book is in the series. I saw the first movie and that was it. I know a lot of people are into the Harry Potter books and the movies, but I wasn't one of them. I liked your annotation except for what I mentioned earlier.
ReplyDeleteMy wife is a big fan of Harry Potter. I also enjoy it, but not to the same extent. I've read two of the books, but she has read all of them at least twice. We've watched all of the movies and thought they were excellent. I think the coolest thing is that the books "age" with the kids who are reading them -- for example, a 5th grader can handle the subject matter and the reading level of the first book, but the last book would be too much for them. Each book gets a little longer and a little darker. Good example -- interesting elements of the fantasy genre.
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