Harry Potter and the Wizards/Witches Phenomenon (A Children's Literature Analysis)

"Magic has a universal appeal. I'd love it to be real." - J.K. Rowling <Tab/>Do popular books that involve witchcraft and/or other forms of "evil" harm children? Or, does utilizing literature that peaks their interest and encourages them to read help the youth of today? With the new Harry Potter craze sweeping the globe, concerned parents, teachers and religious leaders ask the previous questions and ignite great debate. …

…to be learned. Despite the opposing sides, it is clear that other books read by children and often teachers contain more improper content and material than Harry Potter and it is only because of the fame that Rowling's series receives that leads to this defamation. Fortunately, the majority of readers and parents fall into a middle category, one that is thankful towards an interesting and enticing fantasy series that is skyrocketing literacy rates among children.