Kids review Harry Potter

Brigid Prial wrote: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was the perfect conclusion to a loved and well-known series.... One of the best themes throughout the book was the loyalty and friendship of Ron, Hermione, and many others. They put themselves in danger to help Harry try to find and destroy the Horcruxes. They stood by him when they had no food and when they were caught and brought to the Malfoy’s house. Another highlight was the way Neville proved himself to be a true Griffendor. I don’t want to give the ending away to future Harry Potter readers, so I’ll just recommend this book and the entire series to 10 through 110 year-olds. This is just my opinion, but some of the books may be scary and dark for younger readers. However, the mystery and suspense just adds to J.K. Rowling’s wonderful, creative writing.” Emily Casazza wrote: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is truly this summer’s hottest book. The romance, drama and hint of comedy is the style that makes this book a sensational hit. From the dark secrets of the past to the bright stories of the future., I think that J.K.Rowling did an amazing job of making sure that no one was confused in the end.” Anie Hamming wrote: “Here are the good points of the book: It will answer every question you had a about any character and any situation. It also explains in vivid detail Dumbledore’s life and how he wasn’t who you thought he was... it also has every twist and turn you can imagine and every page is full of suspense, action and the unexpected, like Dobby coming to save Harry.... Bad points: there aren’t a lot ... The ending was not at all what I thought it would be, because in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry knows that he has to die in order for Lord Voldemort to die and in the last book he was really mad at Dumbledore because he ‘never told him’ that he had to die... I think the ending was very rushed but I always thought that Snape was the bad guy when he actually died to save Harry but I think Snape should have told Voldemort that he was never on his side and then he wouldn’t have to die in vain... I thought it was a phenomenal book.” Spencer Pavia wrote: ”I thought the book was a very good ending to the Harry Potter series. It showed things that I didn’t expect in the end, like Fred, Lupin and Tonks dying. Before the book came out I thought only Snape and Voldemort were going to die. In the end they both did, but also many others died too. There was a few things that I didn’t get, like you didn’t see Lupin and Tonks dying or how they died, you just saw them dead. Also Bathilda Bagshot with the Snake coming out of her head. What? I didn’t get how she was also Nagini the snake too. Also how Harry died then came back to life and when he was dead he spoke to Dumbledore, that didn’t make any sense to me. One of my favorite parts in the book was when Voldemort finally died, because during all the books Harry attempts to kill him, which doesn’t work... My two least favorite parts are what happened to the Weasley twins, George only has one ear and Fred’s dead. I feel bad for the Weasleys. All in all, my favorite part was the two last sentences of the book, ‘Harry’s scar never pricked for 19 years. All is well,’ because you know that Voldemorts dead and can’t come back to life.” Megan Heise wrote: ”In the end, Hogwart’s teachers and students alike fight to keep the school safe while Harry completes his task from Dumbledore. The reader is thrown into immediate adventure in the first chapter, and by the third chapter, Harry is on the run from the Ministry of Magic and the Dark Lord, Voldemort. While Harry, Ron, and Hermione are in hiding shortly after, Rowling’s action sequences seem to be broken up by long periods of inactivity and depression, which slow the story down. This technique gives an uneven and disconnected feeling to the writing. The story picks up about three-quarters through the book and it is all action and anticipation through to the end. ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ will quickly become a favorite among Harry’s many fans and supporters.” Sarah wrote: “Hallows did have some of Rowlings trademark humor but it was by far the least funny in the series as this book had much more to do with death. I cried (as I am sure many other fans did) when I thought it was the end for Harry. I love how the series’ constant theme, good vs. evil, was stronger than ever in this book; especially the turnaround of characters such as Dudley Dursely, Narcissa Malfoy, and yes, Kreacher the house-elf. I was so happy to see certain things happen in the epilogue that I had hoped for, I wish that it had been longer but that was not possible. I would love it if she made a ‘Harry Potter: The Next Generation,’ but J.K. says quite firmly that she is done. All in all, when I finished the book, I could not help but agree that ‘All is well.’” Amanda wrote: “The way J.K. Rowling weaved the fairy tale of the Deathly Hallows into this story was a fantastic idea. I was also very pleased that Ron and Hermione stuck it out with Harry to the end of the very end of his long search for the Horcruxes. I had assumed he would be facing this fearful journey alone. This shows the true meaning of friendship.” Brynna Crovetto wrote: “I really wish it was more adventurous because I like a book with a whole bunch of adventure. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I liked how they were trying to find the three hallows, and enjoyed reading the story of the hallows and what they were, and how Harry was a descendent of Ignotous Pervell. I am very interested in Snape because he liked Harry Potters mom, Lily, and was helping Harry all along... I rate Harry Potter a 3 out of 4.” Amy wrote: “[J.K. Rowling] described Harry’s life vividly. She used all magical things as if she knew them as friends since the beginning of time. I had never imagined Harry’s mother Lily would befriend Severus Snape, and the only reason he died was because he loved Lily.... But this all led up to Harry’s wedding with Ginny, which I say concluded well... [They] had three children of their own, James, Albus, and Lily Potter. The names I thought were just adorable naming after special people they once knew. The life of Harry Potter is now known around the world and happiness is now an option for Harry Potter.” Lexie wrote: ”I think that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows... offered closure as well as leaving you gasping and sputtering for more. The characters were all grown and getting deeper as the story went on, as compared to the depth of the book one characters. Everything was more mature... Everything has changed for Harry, and that makes the books more desirable for older audiences. The books have matured with the children that started out reading it, swearing on their lives that it was the best book that came out on the shelves. And J.K has came up to meet the challenge of aging her characters gracefully.” Matt, who always has his nose buried in a book, wrote: “Books can take you anywhere. Dive as deep as any ocean with some gilly weed, or fly to the highest cloud on your new broom. Be in the middle of a magical duel, plan a sneaky break-in to one of the wizarding worlds’ most guarded fortress, hunt for lost treasure, help old friends, meet new ones, embrace the magic of a new wand, and even stare death in the face. Laugh with Hagrid in his hut, or mourn the lost of a loved one.... You forget you’re turning the pages as you’re whisked away to the unbelievable world of Harry Potter as he faces new dangers, confronts his deepest darkest memories, and puts the pieces together with the help of his closest friends.” Sam wrote: ”SPOILER: Great book. I just feel bad for poor Hedwig. Was it really necessary to have the poor owl die? I mean, sure it would be tough traveling with an owl but couldn’t he just remain at the burrow?” William Fu wrote: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows definitely lived up to its hype and it was worth every second of waiting for it. The action in the story starts right away instead of stalling a few chapters as it usual in the other Harry Potter books. Death runs rampant across the story and important characters such as Mad Eye and Hedwig die in the very beginning of the book. By the end of the book, 55 people have died making this the most violent Harry Potter book. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows show how much Harry, Ron, and Hermione have grown up to be adults and how strong the bonds of their friendship are.”