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It shouldn't be required for a teacher to teach it, but it should be an option if they WANT to teach one.
I knew one fourth grade teacher who taught one of the books, and the students quite liked it and participated in the discussions and assignments quite enthusiastically. These were nine and ten year olds who were doing their own research into the mythology and such that JK used so thoroughly and effectively in her work.
So, I think if it is what the teacher chooses to teach then the student should read it, but it shouldn't be forced upon the teacher to teach. All teachers have their favorite books and can much better teach a book they like than one they hated and don't understand as well.
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