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CS Lewis
J K Rowling’s
THE HARRY POTTER SAGA
• Story of a young boy who
discovers he is a wizard, destined
to fight evil, covering the seven
years (age 11-18) that he spends
at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft
and Wizardry.
• Fantasy literature
Adventures……………
CHARACTERS AND SETTING
• Harry Potter
• Lord Voldemort
• Hermione Granger
• Ron Weasley
• Albus Dumbledore
• Severus Snape
• Sirius Black
• Ginny Weasley • Present day Britain.
• Draco Malfoy • An invisible world juxtaposed with
the real world.
• British boarding school atmosphere
Harry potter and the philosopher’s (sorcerer’s) stone
• Harry discovers he’s a wizard.
• His parents were killed by dark wizard Lord Voldemort.
• Goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
• Makes friends and enemies.
• Learns that the Philosopher’s stone is hidden in
Hogwarts.
• Voldemort tries to regain power and body by
using the philosopher’s stone.
• Encounter with Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• Harry returns to Hogwarts.
• Chamber of Secrets is opened.
• Students are attacked.
• Ginny Weasley is taken hostage.
• Lord Voldemort appears as Tom Riddle in spirit.
• Harry reaches the chamber with the help of Ron
and Hermione.
• Battles Tom Riddle/Voldemort, again and the
Basilisk.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
• Does not feature Lord Voldemort.
• Sirius Black escapes from Azkaban.
• Hunts Harry.
• Turns out to be a friend.
• Dementors hunt Black (and Harry).
• The traitor who betrayed Harry’s parents is
revealed.
• Saves Sirius.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Hogwarts
• Forbidden forest
• London and suburbs
• Magic transport
• Quidditch
• Magical creatures
• Magical objects
CRITIQUE
• Superiorly imaginative and witty
• Brilliantly inventive
• Very strong story line
• Clarity of vision
• Convincing setting
‘It’s magic’
"I wouldn't be surprised if today was known as
Harry Potter day in the future – there will be books
written about Harry – every child in our world will
know his name."