Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice

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Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice

Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Explore the Bestselling Fantasy Series of All Time

Edited by Mercedes Lackey

Up-to-date through Book Six!

Mapping the World of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice offers a comprehensive look at the series through the eyes of leading science fiction and fantasy writers and religion, psychology and science experts. Topics range from feminism, fascism and the moral life of children to the true ownership of Severus Snape, Harry Potter as Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

This book has not been authorized by J. K. Rowling, Warner Bros. or anyone associated with the Harry Potter books or films.

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Introduction: Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice
Mercedes Lackey
Harry Potter and the Young Man's Mistake
Daniel P. Moloney
The Dursleys as Social Commentary
Roberta Gellis
To Sir, With Love
Joyce Millman
Harry Potter and the End of Religion
Marguerite Krause
It's All About God
Elisabeth DeVos
Hermione Granger and the Charge of Sexism
Sarah Zettel
Neville Longbottom: The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Martha Wells
Why Dumbledore Had to Die
Lawrence Watt-Evans
From Azkaban to Abu Ghraib
Adam-Troy Castro
Ich Bin Ein Hufflepuff
Susan R. Matthews
Harry Potter as Schooldays Novel
James Gunn
Harry Potter and the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselor
Mercedes Lackey
The Proper Wizards Guide to Good Manners
Roxanne Longstreet Conrad
Why Killing Harry is the Worst Outcome for Voldemort
Richard Garfinkle

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