A Parent's Guide to Harry Potter
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Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of millions of children. And Harry Potter has caused controversy in churches and schools. What's a parent to do with the magical, mystical world of Harry and his friends? Gina Burkart chose to read the books with her own children. As they read together, she discovered many parallels between Christian faith and the themes of these books. Indeed, the escapades of Harry Potter sparked significant conversation between Burkart and her kids. In this helpful, entertaining guide, Burkart shows how Harry Potter fits into the tradition of fairy tale writing and how this type of literature aids in building a moral framework. She highlights specific situations and emotions from Harry's world that children face in their own life, such as fear, anger, bullies, diversity and the choice of good over evil. Instead of magic words or easy answers, Burkart offers solid, practical advice for helping parents and children navigate Harry Potter's world--and our own--together. -- Provided by publisher
Keywords
Rowling, J. K. -- Characters -- Harry Potter -- Handbooks, manuals, etc., Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) --Handbooks, manuals, etc., Children -- Books and reading -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Children's stories, English -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Fantasy fiction, English -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Wizards in literature -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Magic in literature -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.;
Document Type
Book
ISBN
9780830832880
Publication Date
2005
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
City
Downers Grove, IL
Department
Department of Languages and Literatures
Object Description
112 p. ; 21 cm
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Burkart, Gina, "A Parent's Guide to Harry Potter" (2005). Faculty Book Gallery. 47.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facbook/47
