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Harry Potter a l'ecole des sorciers ; Harry Potter et la chambre des secrets ; Harry Potter et le prisonnier d'Azkaban -- coffret 3 volumes

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I am French and I have read all three Harry Potter books in both languages, and it is just wonderful. The translation from English into French is very good because you get the same exciting feeling. Harry Potter books are masterpieces and everyone, of all ages, should read them! Remember that there are 7 Harry Potter books in all and number four is coming out this summer! I am looking forward to the other masterpiece from J.K. Rowling. I recommend Harry Potter in French and English for one and all. Lisez les Harry Potter! Ils sont fabuleux! Vous les aimerez et vos enfants aussi!

The translation of these books is absolutely faithful in style to the original, it loses nothing, and it's a joy to read! Sometimes, when the English doesn't translate well, the translator made up her/his own puns, in a perfectly matching style. (The Sorting Hat is called le Choixpeau in the French books, for example.) I'd say one wonderful use of these books would be to be read by English-speaking students of French of all ages, who are familar with the English version. They will learn a lot quickly and painlessly. :)