[Ptaz]

You would think kids couldn't learn to read without HP.

Well I put out a challenge to all these that are objecting to Harry Potter. Create a series of novels that are (1) Interesting for all ages, especially kids; (2) promote reading; (3) promote friendship, love and good triumphing over evil.

Sadly if all those that are objecting would do this, we probably wouldn't have all these complainers.

[Outlaw76]

There are always complainers, never discount that fact.
Even if all were Divinely Correct (a 'christian' version of Politicaly Correct) Someone would say 'Corinthians wasn't meant to be interpreted that way'.
And then you would have all the talk about incorrect interpretation being the devils work...

[PurVirgo]

the closest thing I can think of would be the Chronicles of Narnia - I've still got mine in my bookcase =)
The Lord of The Rings was of course a staple of my middle school years, but can understand where it can be a bit trying for younger readers.
Anne of Green Gable and the following books were great books that conveyed time-honored values, but I don't think boys would appreciate it for what it's worth.
HP crosses the gender gap in fiction, which can be hard for literature geared for that age group.

[~EagleNebula~]

Well I put out a challenge to all these that are objecting to Harry Potter. Create a series of novels that are (1) Interesting for all ages, especially kids; (2) promote reading; (3) promote friendship, love and good triumphing over evil.

Sadly if all those that are objecting would do this, we probably wouldn't have all these complainers.

The objection is not the fact that someone has created a series of book for kids. The objection is to the content.