Well, I wonder how you really feel Sprout?!! No really, do you think any of the US versions are good?[/quote]

Honestly, no. Do you? From the day I bought the first book for my son, I just despised the cover artwork. And once he was done, and I read it--I thought that just is not Harry! Personal preference, I guess. Just did not connect with me at all. How about you Jelf? I have seen you mention it a couple times, but you never spill.