Books like Harry Potter


	Books like Harry Potter

readforpleasure

7-14-2007 7:07 PM

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books, reviews, fantasy, children, young, adult, magic, harry potter

readforpleasure says:

There's a longer list on the website. The NY Times says 3/4 of young Harry Potter readers are "interested in reading other books." Great--let's make sure they find some good ones!

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