Anatol (English, University of Kansas) presents essays considering the psychological and social-developmental experiences of children as mirrored in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, the novels' literary and historical contexts, and the social values underlying the series. Contributors in English and children's literature assume that Rowling's books should not be relegated to the category of pulp fiction and seek to reveal the books' deeper meanings. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)