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Over the past few decades there have been intense debates in education surrounding children's literacy achievement and ways to promote reading, particularly that of boys. The Harry Potter book series has been received enthusiastically by very many children, boys and girls alike, but has also been constructed in popular and media discourses as a children's, particularly a boys', literacy saviour. Children's Literacy Practices and Preferences: Harry Potter and Beyond provides empirical evidence of young people's reported literacy practices and views on reading, and of how they see how the Harry Potter series as having impacted their own literacy. The volume explores and debunks some of the myths surrounding Harry Potter and literacy, and contextualizes these within children's wider reading.

Exploring the intricate relationship between language and gender, this book delves into how linguistic practices shape and reflect societal norms and identities. It examines the influence of gender on language use, including speech patterns, vocabulary, and communication styles, while also addressing issues of power, inequality, and representation. Through various theoretical frameworks and real-world examples, the text provides insights into the ways language can both reinforce and challenge gender stereotypes, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars in linguistics, gender studies, and social sciences.

Part of a four-year course for secondary students learning English, taking them from beginner to intermediate level, this text has been designed for those students who have studied some English and who have a reasonable English vocabulary.