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Originally Posted by leebase
I'm not surprised at the "classic books are boring" arguments. Irrelevant to what I was talking about. But yes, there's a great chasm between "getting an education" and "being entertained". Classic books are for the former, not the latter. "Teaching kids to love reading" should use plenty of books outside classic literature, that are fun to read.
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I've enjoyed classics as an adult, that I didn't enjoy as a teenager. I think some books people are more ready for when they're older.
I like the idea of having a pool of classics to give the kids or teens a choice to pick from for reports and study. They can then find the one that suits them and speaks to them personally, giving them a better chance of positive impact.
As for the topic of the thread, it's too soon to tell if Harry Potter will be considered a classic one day or not. Likely not, but you never know --- some books I find serious duds are now considered classics. It's difficult to tell.