World Book Day is the largest annual tribute to books, urging everyone, especially young people, to learn the joy of reading.

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Many teachers think it does not suit all children's learning styles and argue it is so mechanistic it can destroy the joy of reading.

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Orlean writes sentences that make you ache with longing for moments in the past, those by which each person individually defines happiness, whether it be the comforts of a beloved pet or the joy of reading a great book like this one.

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Whether "Harry Potter" influenced art, relationships or simply the pure joy of reading, it's clear the books and movies won't soon be forgotten, especially for those who grew up with them.

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The sooner that you take care of these details, the sooner you can get to the important stuff: kayaking on the river, playing on the beach, reading a good book, enjoying a nice barbecue and listening to the squeals of joy at the sights of the first lightning bugs of the season.

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