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05-04-2005, 04:43 PM
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' Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' came in at 2nd place in a poll involving the top ten books moms would choose for their children. Quote:
When more than 1,100 moms around the country were asked to weigh in on their top 10 book choices for children, they
favored the classics, giving credence to the adage that "in an ever changing world some things never change." The classic Charlotte's Web took the top spot over the newer Harry Potter, with another old favorite, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory coming in third.
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05-04-2005, 04:49 PM
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| | Lobalug
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India
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Great. Although it could have been the number 1 if you ask me. Thanks for the news.
Again i'm the first one to reply:WICKED
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05-04-2005, 04:50 PM
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| | Blast-Ended Skrewt
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When more than 1,100 moms around the country were asked to weigh in on their top 10 book choices for children, they
favored the classics, giving credence to the adage that "in an ever changing world some things never change." The classic Charlotte's Web took the top spot over the newer Harry Potter, with another old favorite, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory coming in third.
I agree with all those choices and would include the "Little House of the Prairie" series. I own a set of all the top choices for my daughter (kid can't touch my HP books) for when she is old enough, (it'll be awhile, she's only two - but it's good to be prepared!  )
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05-04-2005, 06:04 PM
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| | Dugbog
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I never really liked 'charlie'. Charlottes's Web I liked though. Quote:
I agree with all those choices and would include the "Little House of the Prairie" series.
Personally, I found 'Little House' nice, but I couldn't really get into it that much.
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05-04-2005, 06:13 PM
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I like all of those books and plan to make sure they are all in my classroom library when I become a teacher. I definitely think HP is the best though! Like the others have said, there will be classroom copies for them to use (they can't touch my personal copies of the hp series).
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05-04-2005, 06:16 PM
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| | Mooncalf
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I think my mum should read that one...she tried reading PS but gave up...then again she is not a women who likes reading a good book...lol
Thanks for the info...
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05-04-2005, 06:17 PM
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| Computer Addict Gnome
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I see their point. Charlotte's web is appropriate for all ages. Harry potter is not meant for a five year old.
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05-04-2005, 06:48 PM
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| | Bundimun
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I didn't know so many moms like Harry Potter.
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05-04-2005, 06:58 PM
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| | Snidget
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HP should have been first! I mean, Chocolate Factory and Charlotte's Web were good and all... by HP is better by far, and the books can grow with the kids.
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05-04-2005, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Honky_Tonks15 I see their point. Charlotte's web is appropriate for all ages. Harry potter is not meant for a five year old. Agreed. Little House on the Praire, Charlotte's web is appropriate for years 7-8 and younger, approximating. The Harry Potter series is a tad bit scary for those young folks, if you ask me, though I don't have any experience. Just assuming. The series is also complicated as well, so I guess it's more understandable for kids eight and up. These older ones are less likely to be frightened when reading and understand more.
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05-04-2005, 07:46 PM
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| | Billywig
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Cool! Pity it didnt take the number one spot. | |
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05-04-2005, 08:42 PM
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My mom doesn't like Harry Potter very much. But then again, I never bothered to ask what kind of books she likes...(it's probably Shakespeare or something like that) | |
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05-04-2005, 08:49 PM
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| | Gnome
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I can't say that I'm surprised. The Harry Potter series is considered a new classic by many. It has many timeless elements. I'd definately read it to my kids.
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05-04-2005, 09:07 PM
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| | Banned Fire Slug
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Well of corse it's a good movie!
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05-04-2005, 09:40 PM
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my mom reads it to my little brothers and sister | |
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05-04-2005, 09:52 PM
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aww..thats cool
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05-04-2005, 10:17 PM
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| | Gnome
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thats neat... i've been trying to get my parents to read the series.
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05-04-2005, 10:24 PM
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I love all the movies...but Potter is the best out of all three of those. So on my scale Potter is most defintely first!!!  | |
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05-04-2005, 10:30 PM
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| | Billywig
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i agree with the moms!!! yay!!
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05-05-2005, 01:34 AM
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great maybe now they wont try to take hp out of school again!
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05-05-2005, 01:38 AM
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| | Firecrab
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It gets this father's vote too, I have already read it to my son!
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05-05-2005, 06:53 AM
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| | Jarvey
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dats gud.my mom doesnt njoy it.atleast others do...
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05-05-2005, 07:29 AM
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I don't know... I agree that Potter's a bit scarier for the younger kids...
Honestly, I wish Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would've been higher. One of the best stories ever, though it could be considered odd and creepy with the right elements. Like the version Tim Burton was gonna do with Manson, which would've fit, had the mother's not complained. Oh well, I suppose Johnny Depp will make a good Wonka.
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05-05-2005, 08:48 AM
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My mom enjoys HP. Always asking me when the next one would be released.
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05-05-2005, 06:45 PM
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thats good
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