JKRowling (http://www.jkrowling.com)
common sense media says
J.K. Rowling spells out Harry Potter trivia.
parents & educators say
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that J.K. Rowling's site is a fun and safe way to explore the Harry Potter world. The series' author updates it every so often -- especially if there's a Harry Potter announcement (a new movie or book coming out, for example). Kids can find trivia, read the author's bio, view book sketches, learn about different wizards, and discover debunked information. Kids may go nuts trying to figure out some of the more obscure stuff such as finding the virtual ingredients to the secret potion, alluded to in the "Extra Stuff" area. Here's a hint: Use the eraser to reveal what's on the blank sheet of paper! But, there are plenty of fan sites ready to tattle all the secrets if you get stuck at other times.
Educational value:
Kids have to figure out how to navigate the site. There's a lot of common sense involved, but also some investivative work to discover the hidden fun stuff.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
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Language:
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Consumerism:
An obvious tie-in to the books and movies, but the site doesn't sell anything. There are links to fan sites that do sell merchandise.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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Luthien
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Good.
I love it...just like I love HP...but you can't go on it every day or anything and expect to be entertained.
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adult
adult
A `wizard`
. The problem with it is that Jo almost never updates it. It's a good site, and a fun one, but don't expect anything new. It hasn't been update since Half-Blood Prince came out.
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NoseStuckInABook
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
A fun site to explore once.
If your child can read the Harry Potter books (SS/PS-HBP), this site is fine. The problem with it is that Jo almost never updates it. It's a good site, and a fun one, but don't expect anything new. It hasn't been update since Half-Blood Prince came out.
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boohun
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
I HATE THIS SITE BOO!
MOO BOO
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Sabinka_Inka
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
This website keeps you in touch with harry potter as well as j.k. rowlings. It is also fun and interactive and has some personal things such as drafts and pictures before published as final copies.
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PiperSayz
adult
adult
One of the Best Author Sites Around
When it comes to websites for our favorite authors, we are often dissappointed. Not so with JKR. One of the most engaging, truth-spilling, hint-giving, media-lowdown-rich "official websites" I have ever seen. Kudos to Ms. Rowling
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schuymarch1
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Not the best...
This is not the best site that I've been too. I visited it once and I might never visit it again.
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CSM Screen ...
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
A "wizard" of a website!
I love this website, and anyone who loves Harry Potter will love it too. With JK Rowlings autobiography, Rumours [hysterical!], and the Other Harry Potters, I will always return to that website again and again!
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