re: #118 jaunte

I’m curious about why anyone would object to stories about fantasy witchcraft, (unless one believed it might have a chance of working).

I remember speaking to someone who thought it might encourage high schoolers to cast spells. I said “OK, then what? I’m pretty sure nothing is going to happen. So what’s the harm?” I just confused them. Our family love these books. We listen to them on tape (excellent narration by Jim Dale) on long car trips. Great entertainment for the whole family!