2006-12-23 02:01:36 · 14 answers · asked by blah 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Nominally, yes. But of course there is a problem there, because the characters have now matured into near adults, and so presumably this should be "young adult" literature instead.
In fact, the Potter series sufficiently defies classification on any number of levels that it scarcely matters. As to where you will find it in a bookstore, try the best sellers racks most of the time. When it's not there, it will probably be in the children's section, as close to the young adults as possible.
2006-12-23 02:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most bookstores and libraries in the US classify HP books as "Young Adult" meaning it is for kids from 12 to 18. Many places, however, ban HP books for religious reasons.
How a book (or anything else) is classified depends on who is doing the classification. Even the term "Children's literature" is problematic. Most people think it is literature written for children. But it could equally be written BY a child for, say, a parent. Furthermore, even the things that are often classified as children's literature are often not really for children (the story of Snow White or of Sleeping Beauty, for instance is, in many versions, very violent and sexual).
2006-12-23 10:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anpadh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Harry Potter's books is classified as children's literature but still it doesn't stop adults from reading it. I have all the collection myself and looking forward for the last book. You should read it, though.
2006-12-23 11:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by serene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it classified as children's literature?
Well yes, it usually is. But what does that really matter? Classify it as 'Literature' - The Harry Potter series of books are enjoyed by adults and children.
The first book was written when Harry was a child and it was enjoyed by children. As the character ages and his contemporaries have grown in depth and personality the general age group of readers has expanded to included very old people (like me) to very young, like my granddaughter, who has enjoyed them since she was six years old.
I think it is sufficient to say the J. K. Rowling is a writer who enjoys acclaim from readers of all ages and wouldn't, herself, admit to 'aiming' at any particular audience.
However they are classified, enjoy reading...it's a great way of life.
BobSpain (ex-Literature Development Officer, Derbyshire, England.
2006-12-23 10:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most bookstores it is listed under "Young adult". Right next to the kiddie section, of course. It's a bit absurd since I don't really find Harry Potter to be much of a children's book.
I know on Amazon.com they do have "adult" versions of the books. I'm not sure what that means exactly because I've never actually seen one. I'm pretty sure it just has a more mature looking cover.
2006-12-23 13:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
harry potter is classified as childrens literature. i personally like harry potter.
2006-12-23 10:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by Michell L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-23 10:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will find it listed J Row in the childrens section.
2006-12-23 10:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by pinkcallalillie3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but that hasn't stopped millions of adults from reading and enjoyimg them.
2006-12-23 10:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-23 10:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋