New Releases from J.K. Rowling
From plays to books to movies - the Word Nerd sums up all the new stuff coming out from beloved author J.K. Rowling.
Tag: Harry Potter
Why Stories Are Important
Sometimes, a story can teach better than any lecture could. Learn about new research showing how the Harry Potter stories changed attitudes toward disadvantage...
What Does Inimical Mean?
If I said, "he gave Harry an inimical stare", would you know what I mean? Stop by and learn a new word today.
What Makes a Great Character: A Reader’s Perspective
My son likes Harry Potter simply because he's "the good guy." But I think there's more to a great character, don't you?
How to Survive the Thanksgiving Road Trip
Are you road tripping this Thanksgiving? See my post for a suggestion on how to keep the trip fun and mentally stimulating.
What Makes a Great Character: Hermione Granger
My daughter loves to raise her hand to answer questions. She puts it high up there. She also likes to tell her brothers what to do. And before we leave fo...