> On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:07:01 +0100, Geep nospam.demon.co.uk>
> wrote:
>

>> In message 4ax.com>, Baz
>> yahoo.co.uk> writes

>>> I was very distracted by a small lad in our row who was obviously too
>>> young and a bit bored. He was a terrible wriggler and just kept making
>>> noise and etc. Ho hum.

>> What age, does the team think, is ideal for an introduction to Harry
>> Potter? My Mum wants to buy a DVD for James, and has seen HP on sale -
>> is six a good age, or too young? James is aware of HP, but has not seen
>> any of the films, or read the books.

>
> I think six might be a bit young but there were six year olds at the
> movie last night so what do I know. My youngest read the first book at
> about 8 IIRC. What I'd do is buy the first book and try reading it to
> him. If he gets bored and seems not into it, put it aside for a bit
> longer.
>

>> Mum says that, when she was shopping, parents seemed to be buying comics
>> and DVDs for children about the same age as James. I just don't know
>> what he would make of it. Either love or hate, I suppose. He loves Dr.
>> Who, although hasn't a clue what is happening, half the time :-)

>
> I lurve Doctor Who. I'm a Dr Newbie though. I think it's David Tennant
> that has me hooked . If they switch Drs on me again I might loose
> interest ;-)
>