Harry Dalton is a scientist. He knows a lot about volcanoes. His boss, Paul Dreyfus, sends him to the small town of Dante's Peak on a mountain in the north of the USA. Harry thinks that the town has problems: he thinks that the volcano above the town is going to explode. Paul thinks that Harry is wrong. But is he wrong? Is the mountain going to explode? How many people have to die before Paul Dreyfus knows that Harry is right?
The Harry Potter books have become ubiquitous early texts for children,
and are also a popular choice for many adults. Potter-mania has
expanded to become a significant cultural phenomenon complete with a
feature film and a wide range of paraphernalia. However, there has been
little critical attention devoted to these books and the cultural
phenomenon surrounding them. Containing powerful, thought-provoking
literary themes as well as portrayals of social and cultural normalcy,
the Potter books cumulatively serve as a powerful form of social text
and deserve serious critical attention.
TIME Magazine (EDITION: EUROPE) August 27, 2007 Vol. 170, No. 8
• COVER: How Diana Transformed Britain (10 Years On) - From shy bride to passionate campaigner, Diana, Princess of Wales didn't just transform herself — she changed her country
• Waiting to be King (10 Years On) - Waiting to be King is hard, but Charles is making his mark
• William and Harry: Like Mother, Like Sons (10 Years On) - Following Diana's lead, William and Harry are redefining what it means to be royal
• ASTRONOMY: Galileo's Moon View - Newly uncovered sketches by Galileo offer a unique glimpse of a scientific giant in the throes of discovery
• ARTS: Bird Flight: Michael Ondaatje's Divisadero (Books) - The thrill and peril of Michael Ondaatje's new novel is that you never know where he's taking you next
TIME Magazine
(EDITION: EUROPE) August 27, 2007 Vol. 170, No. 8
•
COVER:
How Diana Transformed Britain (10 Years On) - From shy bride to passionate campaigner, Diana, Princess of Wales didn't just transform herself — she changed her country
•
Waiting to be King (10 Years On) - Waiting to be King is hard, but Charles is making his mark
•
William and Harry: Like Mother, Like Sons (10 Years On) - Following Diana's lead, William and Harry are redefining what it means to be royal
• ASTRONOMY:
Galileo's Moon View - Newly uncovered sketches by Galileo offer a unique glimpse of a scientific giant in the throes of discovery
• ARTS:
Bird Flight: Michael Ondaatje's Divisadero (Books) - The thrill and peril of Michael Ondaatje's new novel is that you never know where he's taking you next
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TIME Magazine 
