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Harry Potter A CURE FOR HPD (*Harry Potter Deprivation) Suffering acute boredom since you’ve read all four Harry Potter books published so far? Don’t know what you’ll do until the next one comes out? Many independent bookstores already have lists and displays of books that are great for those who have caught Harry Potter fever…and need great reading while we all await Harry’s next adventure! The American booksellers Association took a poll of independent booksellers’ favorite fiction for all the ‘Harry Potter Deprivation Clubs"; here are the top 10 vote-getters. (All are in paperback, but hardcovers of most are also available, in case you want to start a special library for your kids’ kids!) booksellers, the first in a trilogy. SUBTLE KNIFE is Book 2, with book three due fall 2000. The hero is a wonderful girl, and GOLDEN COMPASS is pure magic, drama and adventure. REDWALL, by Brian Jacques—A close second, this is the First in a 12 book series about the peace-loving but mighty mice of Redwall Abby. The lastest installment, LEGEND OF LUKE, is just out in hardcover and is a Book Sense National Bestseller!THE CHRONICLES OF PRYDAIN series, by Lloyd Alexander— Favorites for years and years.LION, WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, C.S. Lewis—The first in the beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. Also available on autotape. HALF MAGIC, by Edward Eager—The first in series that has enthralled readers for 50 years. WRINKLE IN TIME, by Madeleine L’Engle—First in the Famous Time Quartet. Also on autotape. THE DARK IS RISING sequence, by Susan Cooper—Also on autotape, and original hardcover is from a very small press.THE SECRETS OF DROON series, by Tony Abbott THE HOBBIT, by J.R.R. Taolkein—One of the first fantasy books And still one of the best. And…Harry on audio!! Do NOT miss Jim Dale’s fantastic reading of the Harry Potter books. Great fir kids who have already read’em, great for first-timer kids and adult, great for the whole family in the car.
HONORABLE MENTION: Phantom Tollbooth; Diane Wynne Jones’ Witch Week and her Crestmanci books; Watership Down; Gail Carson Levine’s Ella Enchanted; T.H. White’s Once and Future King; Diane Duane’s Wizard books; Eva Ibottson’s books (esp. Secret of Platform 13); Avi’s Midnight Magic; Pat O’Shea’s Hounds of Morrigan; Patrice Wrede’s Enchanted Forest Chronicles; all books by Tamora Pierce; Lemony Snicket’s books…and J.K. Rowling’s favorite author growing up—Edith Nesbitt. Visit you local independent for advice on which of the books are best for what ages, and for even more great books of fantasy and adventure. Remember: Independent booksellers are the wizards of the Land of Books knowledgable wizards eager to share all the secrets! Back to Library Homepage.... Back to Maire Homepage.... |