I know that many of you have probably already devoured Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows but, given that I'm an English teacher, it takes me a little while to catch up on the books that I want to read and Harry was no exception. He sat patiently on my bookshelf for a month, then got all excited when I took him to Barbados for my sister's wedding. Fortunately, Barbados was a fun-filled destination. Unfortunately, only a few chapters of Harry were read. Then the school year began and Harry was cast aside like a stray cat. He waited and waited until finally, Christmas vacation rolled around and Mrs. K was graced with some much needed quiet reading time. I snuggled up on my couch with my book, a cup of tea, and my yellow lab Mabel, and went to town.
What a fantastic story! J.K. Rowling is a master storyteller, weaving in significant back story without ever slowing down the main plot. She keeps you constantly guessing as you join Harry, Ron, and Hermione on their final adventure and attempt to defeat the terrifying Lord Voldemort. The movie comes out this year and I strongly suggest reading the book before going to see it (keep in mind that it is a long one!). Even if you've only ever seen the movies and never read any of the books, The Deathly Hallows promises to be a great read with a fully satisfying surprise ending. And, no, I will not give a shred of it away!
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