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Title: Engaging Page-Turner, but Not a Classic
Review: I'm a Johnny-Come-Lately to the Harry Potter bandwagon and began to read the opening book in the series with much anticipation. I thought the book was indeed fast-paced and had a balanced plot with all of the facets coming together in a satisfying way.However, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone didn't blow my mind. I thought it was good, but not unbelievably good. The books I read by Lois Lenski, Cynthia Voigt, and Judy Blume were as fresh, vigorous, and funny as this Harry Potter book, and in my opinion, more so.With the remainder of the series to read, I hope I do fall in love with the series like many adults and children have.Incidentally, I would love to see Ms. Rowling feature a female protagonist in her next series.
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