"Magic has a universal appeal. I'd love it to be real." - J.K. Rowling <Tab/>Do popular books that involve witchcraft and/or other forms of "evil" harm children? Or, does utilizing literature that peaks their interest and encourages them to read help the youth of today? With the new Harry Potter craze sweeping the globe, concerned parents, teachers and religious leaders ask the previous questions and ignite great debate. …showed first 75 words of 4088 total…

…showed last 75 words of 4088 total…to be learned. Despite the opposing sides, it is clear that other books read by children and often teachers contain more improper content and material than Harry Potter and it is only because of the fame that Rowling's series receives that leads to this defamation. Fortunately, the majority of readers and parents fall into a middle category, one that is thankful towards an interesting and enticing fantasy series that is skyrocketing literacy rates among children.