The study focuses on the literature directed at children and young people as a tool
for readers training. It aims to verify its contribution for the formation of critical
readers and reading comprehension. It brings together theories about the act of
reading, alphabetism and literacy under the practical and social angles, with the
referencial of Paulo Freire, Marisa Lajolo, Regina Zilberman, Ezequiel Theodoro da
Silva, Maria Helena Martins and others. Presents a brief historical overview about
literature and children's literature and examines its different facets. It introduces the
Harry Potter series and its author, J. K. Rowling, using content synthesis. It reflects
on the relation between such contents and the Brazilian social reality in our days.
Assumes quali-quantitative explanatory character, and analyzes data collected
through questionnaires answered by members of the Fã Clube Harry Potter Belém.
Demonstrates, using the research Retratos da Leitura no Brasil as a secondary
source, the positive effects of the Harry Potter series and other works of literature for
children and young readers over the participants. Considers that the complex act of
reading has the dealienating power to transform and activate consciousness; that it is
one of the duties of the librarian to concern with the formation of critical readers; and
that literature can be used as an instrument for this purpose. Finally, it concludes that
enjoyable and thought-provoking readings can stimulate an individual to adopt the
habit of reading.
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